NORTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Northwestern Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Zachary Community School District school district, located in Zachary, LA with about 394 students. 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 19 teachers, Northwestern Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Northwestern Elementary School, located at 4200 Rollins Road in Zachary, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the highly regarded Zachary Community School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, benefiting from the district's overall reputation for maintaining rigorous standards and fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children.

The school functions as a foundational pillar for the local community, emphasizing both core curriculum mastery and character education. By leveraging the resources of the Zachary Community School District—which is frequently ranked among the top-performing districts in Louisiana—Northwestern Elementary provides students with dedicated faculty, modern instructional approaches, and a community-focused atmosphere designed to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Northwestern Elementary School at (225) 654-2786 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.