Northwest Elem

392 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Northwest Elementary School, located in Dodge City, Kansas, is a core part of the USD 443 school district. Serving a diverse student population in the heart of the community, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment where students from various backgrounds can thrive academically and socially. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to develop critical thinking abilities that prepare them for future academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Northwest Elementary focuses on the holistic development of its students by promoting a supportive school culture. By utilizing resources provided through the district, the school staff works to bridge gaps in learning and provide individualized attention to help each child reach their potential. As an integral component of the Dodge City community, Northwest Elementary strives to create a partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure a safe, engaging, and productive educational experience.

392

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	302
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	7

Hispanic
302 (77.0 %)
White
78 (19.9 %)
Two or More
7 (1.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Dodge City
Phone:	(620)471-2115
Website:	http://usd443.org/543509_3
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 69