Northwest Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual JACKSON, MI Grades 03–05 Suburb: Small Jackson, MI SchoolScore™ D (59.4)
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Northwest Elementary School
JACKSON, MI 49202
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades 03–05 SchoolScore™ D (59.4)
758
Students
42.5
Teachers
17.8:1
Student:Teacher
(517)817-4704
Phone
http://nwschools.org
Website

Northwest Elementary School is a public school administered by the Northwest Community Schools district in JACKSON, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades 03–05.

Key statistics: 758 students enrolled; a 17.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
758.0
State avg: 372.0
▲ 104% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.84:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▲ 13% worse
Free Lunch %
50.4%
State avg: 55.0%
▼ 8% better
School Details
School Name
Northwest Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
262601006256
State School ID
MI-38140-06116
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3757 LANSING AVE
City
JACKSON
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49202
County
Jackson County
Metro Area
Jackson, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Small
Cong. District
2605
State Leg. Upper
26014
State Leg. Lower
26046
Latitude
42.2976
Longitude
-84.4117
Grades Offered
3rd 4th 5th
👥
758
Total Students
👩‍🏫
42.5
Teachers FTE
📐
17.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
42.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)42.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 382 50.4%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Northwest Community Schools
LEAID
2626010
State LEA ID
MI-38140
Phone
(517)817-4721
Website
http://nwschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
JACKSON
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$53,737K
Federal Revenue
$5,358K
State Revenue
$37,818K
Local Revenue
$10,561K
Total Expenditure
$48,507K
Instruction Exp.
$28,561K
Support Services
$13,940K
Other Current Exp.
$2,442K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Northwest Elementary School

1
Northwest Early Elementary School
JACKSON · Elementary
0.1 mi
2
Lyle A Torrant Center
JACKSON · Other
0.5 mi
3
SAI Camp Cassidy Lake
JACKSON · High
0.8 mi
4
Cooper Correctional Facility
JACKSON · High
0.8 mi
5
Egeler Correctional Facility
JACKSON · High
1.1 mi
6
Parnall Correctional Facility
JACKSON · High
1.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Northwest Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Northwest Elementary School?
758 students are enrolled at Northwest Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Northwest Elementary School have?
Northwest Elementary School has 42.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1.
What grades does Northwest Elementary School serve?
Northwest Elementary School serves grades 03 through 05.
Is Northwest Elementary School a charter school?
Northwest Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Northwest Elementary School located in?
Northwest Elementary School is located in the Jackson, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Northwest Elementary School belong to?
Northwest Elementary School is part of the Northwest Community Schools school district.
How much does Northwest Community Schools spend per student?
The Northwest Community Schools district spends approximately $63,993,404 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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