Northwest Elementary School
Tel:
(919)242-3419
- Northwest Elementary School serves 728 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Northwest Elementary School's student population of 728 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 728 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Northwest Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Northwest Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #1157 out of 2,538 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 17% |
| Black | 19% | 26% |
| White | 61% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wayne County Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Northwest Elementary School is Charles B Aycock High School (3.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Norwayne Middle School (5.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fremont Stars Elementary School (4.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pikeville Charles B Aycock High School Grades: 9-12 | 1266 students
3.4 miles
5460 Us 117 North
Pikeville, NC 27863
(919)242-3400 3.4 9-12 1266 - Fremont Fremont Stars Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 262 students
4.9 miles
101 Pine Street
Fremont, NC 27830
(919)242-3410 4.9 PK-5 262 - Fremont Norwayne Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 874 students
5.1 miles
1394 Norwayne School Road
Fremont, NC 27830
(919)242-3414 5.1 6-8 874 - Goldsboro Rosewood High School Grades: 9-12 | 536 students
5.9 miles
900 Rosewood Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919)705-6050 5.9 9-12 536 - Goldsboro Rosewood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 313 students
5.9 miles
541 Nc 581 South
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919)736-5050 5.9 6-8 313
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