Northwest Early Elementary School

3735 Lansing Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Northwest Early Elementary School serves 840 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 840 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Northwest Early Elementary School's student population of 840 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
840 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Northwest Early Elementary School is 0.40, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
8%
9%
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Black
4%
18%
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White
76%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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

How many students attend Northwest Early Elementary School?
840 students attend Northwest Early Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Northwest Early Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Early Elementary School?
Northwest Early Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwest Early Elementary School offer ?
Northwest Early Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Early Elementary School part of?
Northwest Early Elementary School is part of Northwest Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 840 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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