NORTHWEST PRIMARY SCHOOL

Northwest Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Northwest Local school district, located in Canal Fulton, OH with about 365 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. 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 20 teachers, Northwest Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 Primary School, located at 8436 Erie Ave NW in Canal Fulton, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Northwest Local School District. The school is dedicated to the early development of students in the surrounding community, typically focusing on grades spanning from preschool through the primary elementary years. The facility provides a structured, supportive environment aimed at fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development during these critical formative stages of a child's education.

As part of the Northwest Local School District, the primary school emphasizes a collaborative approach to learning, focusing on core curriculum standards while preparing students for the transition to intermediate and middle school levels. The school benefits from its location in Canal Fulton, often characterized by a tight-knit community atmosphere, which allows for strong engagement between teachers, parents, and students. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and character building, Northwest Primary School serves as a vital starting point for the district’s mission to equip students for long-term academic success.

For more information, contact Northwest Primary School at (330) 854-5405 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8436 Erie Ave NW
Canal Fulton, OH 44614-8859
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NORTHWEST PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Canal Fulton, OH with about 365 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Northwest Local
Total Students:
365
Teachers:
20
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 targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 365 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHWEST PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
96.7%
Two or more races
1.6%
Hispanic/Latino
0.8%
Black or African American
0.5%
Asian
0.3%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.