NORTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Northwestern Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Wicomico County Public Schools school district, located in Mardela Springs, MD with about 328 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Northwestern Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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, located at 9975 Sharptown Rd in Mardela Springs, Maryland, serves as a primary educational pillar for the rural community in Wicomico County. As a school nestled within the Mardela Springs area, it typically focuses on fostering a close-knit learning environment where students from kindergarten through the early elementary grades build foundational academic and social skills. The school is part of the Wicomico County Public Schools system and reflects the region's commitment to providing accessible, community-focused public education.
The facility functions as a central hub for local families, emphasizing core curriculum subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while often incorporating programs designed to support student well-being and character development. Because of its location in a more rural setting, the school often maintains strong ties with the surrounding Mardela Springs community, encouraging parental involvement and local engagement to enhance the educational experience. Overall, Northwestern Elementary is dedicated to preparing its young students for their future academic journeys within a supportive and localized school culture.
For more information, contact Northwestern Elementary at (410) 677-5808 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5808
NORTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Mardela Springs, MD with about 328 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wicomico County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 328
- Teachers:
- 19
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 328 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.2%
- Two or more races
- 10.7%
- Black or African American
- 10.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.