Northwest Elementary School
Tel:
(620)227-1604
- Northwest Elementary School serves 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Northwest Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Northwest Elementary School's student population of 437 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 437 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Northwest Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Northwest Elementary School is 0.36, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #548 out of 1,268 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 77% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 22% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dodge City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Northwest Elementary School is Dodge City High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Comanche Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Soule Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dodge City Soule Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 379 students
0.4 miles
401 Soule Street
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620)227-1606 0.4 K-5 379 - Dodge City Comanche Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 728 students
0.6 miles
1601 First Ave.
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620)371-1100 0.6 6-8 728 - Dodge City Central Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 265 students
0.9 miles
1100 Central Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620)471-2104 0.9 K-5 265 - Dodge City Dodge City High School Grades: 9-12 | 1979 students
1.2 miles
2201 Ross Blvd.
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620)471-2110 1.2 9-12 1979 - Dodge City Linn Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 429 students
1.2 miles
1900 W Linn St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620)227-1602 1.2 K-5 429
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