Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwest Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
268 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)75-79%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)75-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
White
98%
62%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
How many students attend Northwest Elementary School?
268 students attend Northwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Northwest Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest Elementary School?
Northwest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwest Elementary School offer ?
Northwest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Northwest Elementary School part of?
Northwest Elementary School is part of Huntington County Community School Corporation School District.
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