Northwest Elementary School

1233 Bower St
Howell, MI 48843
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northwest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northwest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Northwest Elementary School's student population of 436 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
436 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Northwest Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#537 out of 2925 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
92%
64%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwest Elementary School's ranking?
Northwest Elementary School is ranked #537 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Northwest Elementary School often compared to?
Northwest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hartland Village Elementary School, Three Fires Elementary School, Challenger Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Northwest Elementary School?
436 students attend Northwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Northwest Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Elementary School?
Northwest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwest Elementary School offer ?
Northwest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Northwest Elementary School part of?
Northwest Elementary School is part of Howell Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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