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Northwestern Elementary School vs. Park Layne Elementary School

Should you attend Northwestern Elementary School or Park Layne Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Northwestern Elementary School
5610 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Park Layne Elementary School
12355 Dille Rd
New Carlisle, OH 45344
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 945 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Northwestern Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Park Layne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
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Grades Offered
PK-7
K-2
Total Students
945 students
423 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwestern Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Park Layne Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwestern Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Park Layne Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwestern Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Park Layne Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northwestern Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Park Layne Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tecumseh Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1464 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwestern Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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62%
(Top 50% in OH)
73%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwestern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northwestern Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Layne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tecumseh Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2013-14 school year.
61%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
81%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwestern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northwestern Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Layne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tecumseh Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2013-14 school year.
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwestern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northwestern Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwestern Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Park Layne Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
69
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Kindergarten Students
124
201
Grade 1 Students
110
218
Grade 2 Students
134
4
Grade 3 Students
116
-
Grade 4 Students
139
-
Grade 5 Students
129
-
Grade 6 Students
123
-
Grade 7 Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northwestern Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Park Layne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tecumseh Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northwestern Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Park Layne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tecumseh Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northwestern Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Park Layne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tecumseh Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
91%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northwestern Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Park Layne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tecumseh Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northwestern Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Park Layne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tecumseh Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwestern Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northwestern Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Park Layne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tecumseh Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwestern Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northwestern Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Park Layne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tecumseh Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwestern Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northwestern Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Park Layne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tecumseh Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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