About This School
Northwoods Elementary School is located in Cary, NC and is one of 103 elementary schools in Wake County Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 554 students in grades K-5.
Northwoods Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Northwoods Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Northwoods Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Northwoods Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Northwoods Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Northwoods Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Northwoods Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Northwoods Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Wake County Schools District Spending
$7,737Per Pupil
The Wake County Schools spends $7,737 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 31% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Wake County Schools District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For North Carolina, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 EOG Results and EOC Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Root Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Kingswood Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Cary Elementary School 1.1 miles |  |
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| Triangle Montessori Academy 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| Weatherstone Elementary School 1.2 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Wake County Schools School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Northwoods Elementary School8850 Chapel Hill Rd
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3491
northwoodses.wcpss.net/
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Test Scores
About the EOG
What is it?
The End-of-Grades (EOG) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level. Students who do not score at the proficient level are eligible for remedial help, may retake the exam and may not be promot
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TestRating
7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For North Carolina, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 EOG Results and EOC Results for all subjects tested.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 554
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Northwoods Elementary School had 34% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. North Carolina had 33% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
43%
Black
31%
Hispanic
15%
Asian/Pacific Islander
12%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Northwoods Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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