- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shickshinny, PA
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Area Intermediate Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421779002955
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Shickshinny · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch has class sizes smaller than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Area Intermediate Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shickshinny, PA.
School address
District: Northwest Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421779002955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 421779002955 · Shickshinny, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 10:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Area Hs (406 students)
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Area
Northwest Area Hs
406 students
- This school
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch
260 students
- Northwest Area
Northwest Area Primary Sch
215 students
What this shows Northwest Area Intermediate Sch reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Area Intermediate Sch compares
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 19% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 8% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,074
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Northwest Area Intermediate Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Area Sd reports $20,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Area Intermediate Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Area Primary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Area Intermediate Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Area Intermediate Sch
How many students attend Northwest Area Intermediate Sch?
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shickshinny, PA. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Area Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Area Intermediate Sch is 10:1, which is 26% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Area Intermediate Sch?
47.3% of students at Northwest Area Intermediate Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Area Intermediate Sch?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Area Intermediate Sch is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Shickshinny, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Area Intermediate Sch?
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwest Area Intermediate Sch rank among public schools in Shickshinny?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Area Intermediate Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shickshinny, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northwest Area Sd?
Besides Northwest Area Intermediate Sch, Northwest Area Sd also operates Northwest Area Hs (406 students) and Northwest Area Primary Sch (215 students). See the Northwest Area Sd district page for the complete list.