Northwestern Elementary School

4200 Rollins Road
Zachary, LA 70791
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten, 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Northwestern Elementary School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
377 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Northwestern Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
54%
42%
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White
37%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Northwestern Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwestern Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwestern Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Northwestern Elementary School often compared to?
Northwestern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rollins Place Elementary School, Zachary Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Northwestern Elementary School?
377 students attend Northwestern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Northwestern Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwestern Elementary School offer ?
Northwestern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Northwestern Elementary School part of?
Northwestern Elementary School is part of Zachary Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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