Northwest Elementary

400 Northwest Elementary Road
Lexington, NC 27295

nes.davidson.k12.nc.us/

575 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northwest Elementary School, located at 400 Northwest Elementary Road in Lexington, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Davidson County School District. Committed to the academic and personal growth of its students, the school provides a structured learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. As a hub for local families, the school focuses on equipping young learners with the essential skills, knowledge, and character traits necessary for their future educational success.

The school’s website reflects its role as an integral part of the Davidson County educational system, offering resources for parents, students, and faculty to stay engaged with school activities, academic policies, and community events. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and collaborative partnerships between teachers and families, Northwest Elementary aims to provide a safe, encouraging space where children can thrive developmentally and academically during their formative elementary years.

575

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	498
Hispanic	39
Black	10
Asian	1
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
498 (86.6 %)
Hispanic
39 (6.8 %)
Two or More
25 (4.3 %)
Black
10 (1.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Davidson County Schools
Phone:	(336)764-0360
Website:	http://nes.davidson.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 110

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 87