Serving 727 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 727 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Northwest Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Northwest Elementary School?
727 students attend Northwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Northwest Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Elementary School?
Northwest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwest Elementary School offer ?
Northwest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Northwest Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 727 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
