CaliforniaSchoolsNorthwood Elementary

Northwood Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 05
San Jose, California · Berryessa Union Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students452
Student:Teacher23.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch13%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
452
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
13%-51.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Northwood Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in San Jose, California. The school enrolls 452 students. It is part of the Berryessa Union Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
13% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.8:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictBerryessa Union Elementary
County6085
CitySan Jose
ZIP95132
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060480000463

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment452
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino6.3%
Black / African American86.0%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races2.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
6.3%
Black
86.0%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
2.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %13%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)