NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Northwest Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Northwest Community Schools school district, located in JACKSON, MI with about 755 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 39 teachers, Northwest Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Northwest Elementary School, located at 3757 Lansing Ave in Jackson, Michigan, is a key component of the Northwest Community Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational educational environment focused on academic growth and personal development for elementary-aged students. As part of a district known for its commitment to student achievement, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere designed to prepare young learners for future success through a comprehensive curriculum.
Beyond classroom instruction, Northwest Elementary reflects the district's broader goals of fostering community engagement and school spirit. The school benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the larger Northwest school system, allowing for consistent academic standards and access to extracurricular opportunities. Families interested in enrollment, specific grade-level programming, or school-wide events can find detailed information and updates regarding the school’s mission and operations on the official district website at [nwschools.org](http://nwschools.org).
For more information, contact Northwest Elementary School at (517) 817-4704 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MI 49202-1015
(517) 817-4704
http://nwschools.org
NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MI with about 755 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Northwest Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 755
- Teachers:
- 39
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 755 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 80.7%
- Two or more races
- 8.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.4%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.