Northwest Elementary School

593 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

593

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	122
Black	6
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
453 (76.4 %)
Hispanic
122 (20.6 %)
Two or More
11 (1.9 %)
Black
6 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Murray County
Phone:	(706)695-2262
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	557
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 46

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northwest Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	46
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	86
Grade 6	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northwest Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	271	45.7%
Male	322	54.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th