Northwood Elementary School vs Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwood Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades 2–7
362 students
Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy
Trotwood · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
336 students
| Measure | Northwood Elementary School Dayton, Ohio | Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy Trotwood, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #874 of 1,713 | #1229 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #13849 of 50,301 | #25782 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–7 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 362 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 50% |
| city | Dayton | Trotwood |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 49.1).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 50%).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.5).
- •Northwood Elementary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 336.
- •Northwood Elementary School is a public school while Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northwood Elementary School better than Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Elementary School ranks higher (66.4 vs 49.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Northwood Elementary School and Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Trotwood in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwood Elementary School: 362. Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwood Elementary School and Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy rank in Ohio?
Northwood Elementary School is 874th of 1,713 and Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy is 1229th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).