Northwest Early Elementary School

869 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Northwest Early Elementary School, located on Lansing Avenue in Jackson, Michigan, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Northwest Community Schools district. The school is specifically designed to cater to the district’s youngest learners, focusing on providing a nurturing and structured environment during the critical early stages of child development. By centering its curriculum on early childhood education, the school aims to build a strong social, emotional, and academic base to prepare students for success as they transition into later elementary grades.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Northwest Community Schools system, which emphasizes community engagement and a commitment to student growth. As part of a district that prides itself on creating a supportive "Mountie" culture, Northwest Early Elementary leverages resources and educational strategies tailored to the unique needs of preschool and early-grade students. Families interested in learning more about their specific programming, enrollment procedures, or district initiatives can visit their website at [nwschools.org](http://nwschools.org).

869

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Early Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	678
Hispanic	63
Black	34
Asian	4
Two or More	88
American Indian	2

White
678 (78.0 %)
Two or More
88 (10.1 %)
Hispanic
63 (7.2 %)
Black
34 (3.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Northwest Community Schools
Phone:	(517)817-4946
Website:	http://nwschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	869
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	428
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 359

Grade 1 253

Grade 2 257