NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Northwest Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Murray County school district, located in Chatsworth, GA with about 589 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Northwest Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Northwest Elementary School, located on McEntire Circle in Chatsworth, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Murray County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty and staff strive to equip young learners with the essential literacy, mathematical, and critical thinking skills needed to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Northwest Elementary plays an active role in the local Chatsworth community. The school promotes a culture of collaboration, often encouraging parental involvement and community engagement to enhance the educational experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and student achievement, the school aims to provide a safe and nurturing space where children from diverse backgrounds can explore their interests, build lasting friendships, and establish a strong foundation for their future academic journeys.
For more information, contact Northwest Elementary School at (706) 695-2262 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-2262
NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chatsworth, GA with about 589 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Murray County
- Total Students:
- 589
- Teachers:
- 36.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 589 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.2%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.