Northwestern Elementary

341 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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.
341
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwestern Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White274
Hispanic10
Black28
Asian5
Two or More22
American Indian2
  • White
    274 (80.4 %)
  • Black
    28 (8.2 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (6.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wicomico County Public Schools
Phone: (410)677-5808
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 146
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 34
Kindergarten 49
Grade 1 50
Grade 2 58
Grade 3 50
Grade 4 48
Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northwestern Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten34
Kindergarten49
Grade 150
Grade 258
Grade 350
Grade 448
Grade 552
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northwestern Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16247.5%
Male17952.5%