Northwood Elementary
Edgewood, WA · Puyallup School District
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
382nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 67%· Stable
9805 24th St E, Edgewood, WA 98371
(253)841-8740NCES ID 530696001037Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Northwood Elementary 382nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 67% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 68th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 370 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 714 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.0% | 41.6% | ▼ 28.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.2% | 15.8% | ▲ 8.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.3% | 15.5% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Asian | 7.9% | 15.3% | ▲ 7.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 6.0% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 4.3% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $631K in zip 98371 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Northwood Elementary
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ELA 37% ▼19 · Math 33% ▼22Compare - #680Stewart ElementaryPuyallup School District · 3.1 mi away680th of 1,174
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What school district is Northwood Elementary in?
Northwood Elementary is part of the Puyallup School District district in Edgewood, Washington.
Is Northwood Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Northwood Elementary 382nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 67% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Northwood Elementary?
White 42%, Two or more races 16%, Hispanic 16%, Asian 15% (714 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Northwood Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98371 is $631K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.