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Northwood Elementary School

10200 Wooten Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 589 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 10% in GA
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Northwood Elementary School's student population of 589 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Northwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwood Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#133 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
68%
37%
68%
40%
65-69%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
11%
36%
White
50%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwood Elementary School's ranking?
Northwood Elementary School is ranked #133 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
589 students attend Northwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Northwood Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwood Elementary School offer ?
Northwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwood Elementary School part of?
Northwood Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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