Northwestern Elementary School serves 341 students in grades 2-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
341 students
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2003–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥95%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2003–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
63%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
45%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Northwestern Elementary School?
341 students attend Northwestern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Northwestern Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Northwestern Elementary School offer ?
Northwestern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Northwestern Elementary School part of?
Northwestern Elementary School is part of Eaton Rapids Public Schools.
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