Northwest Elementary School

778 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

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).

778

Total Students

47.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	591
Hispanic	56
Black	36
Asian	6
Two or More	88
American Indian	1

White
591 (76.0 %)
Two or More
88 (11.3 %)
Hispanic
56 (7.2 %)
Black
36 (4.6 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)817-4704
Website:	http://nwschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	778
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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

Grade 3 244

Grade 4 268

Grade 5 266