Northwest Elementary School

northwest.mansd.org

487 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Northwest Elementary School, located at 300 Youville Street in Manchester, New Hampshire, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Manchester School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in their formative years are encouraged to achieve academic excellence. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, ensuring that each child is prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school’s official website serves as a vital hub for parents, students, and staff to stay connected with campus news, academic resources, and upcoming events. Emphasizing the importance of a partnership between home and school, Northwest Elementary maintains a strong focus on community engagement and transparent communication. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.

487

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	121
Black	43
Asian	21
Two or More	54

White
248 (50.9 %)
Hispanic
121 (24.8 %)
Two or More
54 (11.1 %)
Black
43 (8.8 %)
Asian
21 (4.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Manchester School District
Phone:	(603)624-6321
Website:	http://northwest.mansd.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 96

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 88