Northwestern Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction West Salem, OH Grades PK–05 Rural: Distant Wooster, OH SchoolScore™ C (61.8)
  • 632 Students
  • 37.4 Teachers (FTE)
  • 16.9:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (419)846-3519 Phone
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Northwestern Elementary School
West Salem, OH 44287
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (61.8)
632
Students
37.4
Teachers
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
(419)846-3519
Phone

Located in West Salem, OHIO (ZIP 44287), Northwestern Elementary School is a Elementary school serving grades PK–05 in the Northwestern Local district.

Key statistics: 632 students enrolled; a 16.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant 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 Ohio Elementary School Average
Enrollment
632.0
State avg: 424.0
▲ 49% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.89:1
State avg: 17.7:1
▼ 5% better
Free Lunch %
43.7%
State avg: 18.4%
▲ 138% worse
School Details
School Name
Northwestern Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
391003304665
State School ID
OH-050575-152116
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
7334 N Elyria Rd
City
West Salem
State
Ohio
ZIP Code
44287
County
Wayne County
Metro Area
Wooster, OH
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
3907
State Leg. Upper
39031
State Leg. Lower
39077
Latitude
40.88921
Longitude
-82.11005
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
632
Total Students
👩‍🏫
37.4
Teachers FTE
📐
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
37.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)37.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 276 43.7%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Northwestern Local
LEAID
3910033
State LEA ID
OH-050575
Phone
(419)846-3151
Website
http://www.northwestern-wayne.k12.oh.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
West Salem
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$20,540K
Federal Revenue
$2,267K
State Revenue
$9,404K
Local Revenue
$8,869K
Total Expenditure
$18,457K
Instruction Exp.
$10,715K
Support Services
$5,041K
Other Current Exp.
$602K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Northwestern Elementary School

1
Northwestern High School
West Salem · High
0.2 mi
2
Northwestern Middle School
West Salem · Middle
0.2 mi
3
Wooster High School
Wooster · High
9.3 mi
4
Hillsdale PK-6
Jeromesville · Elementary
9.4 mi
5
Hillsdale 7-12
Jeromesville · High
9.4 mi
6
Kean Elementary School
Wooster · Elementary
9.4 mi
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Wilson Elementary School
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Students
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Northwestern Elementary School?
632 students are enrolled at Northwestern Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Northwestern Elementary School have?
Northwestern Elementary School has 37.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1.
What grades does Northwestern Elementary School serve?
Northwestern Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Northwestern Elementary School a charter school?
Northwestern Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Northwestern Elementary School located in?
Northwestern Elementary School is located in the Wooster, OH metropolitan area.
What school district does Northwestern Elementary School belong to?
Northwestern Elementary School is part of the Northwestern Local school district.
How much does Northwestern Local spend per student?
The Northwestern Local district spends approximately $29,204,114 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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