NORTHWEST EL

384 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northwest Elementary School, located at 14014 Thermal Drive in Austin, Texas, is a public school serving students in the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Situated in the North Austin area, the school serves a diverse student population and is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, community-focused learning environment. Like many schools in the AISD network, Northwest Elementary emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the integration of technology into the daily curriculum to prepare students for success in higher grade levels.

The school is characterized by a dedicated staff that focuses on fostering a welcoming atmosphere for both students and families. Northwest Elementary benefits from being part of the larger Austin school system, which offers various resources, extracurricular opportunities, and specialized programs to help meet the individual needs of its students. By maintaining strong community ties and focusing on fundamental educational goals, the school aims to create a stable foundation for the young learners in the 78728 zip code area.

384

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHWEST EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	145
Black	94
Asian	54
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
145 (37.8 %)
Black
94 (24.5 %)
White
73 (19.0 %)
Asian
54 (14.1 %)
Two or More
16 (4.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PFLUGERVILLE ISD
Phone:	(512)594-4400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 78

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 54