- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shickshinny, PA
Northwest Area Primary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Area Primary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421779002956
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Area Primary Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Shickshinny · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Area Primary Sch has class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Area Primary Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Shickshinny, PA.
School address
District: Northwest Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421779002956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Northwest Area Primary Sch held near 221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 421779002956 · Shickshinny, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 17.9:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Area Hs (406 students)
Northwest Area Primary Sch held near 221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northwest Area Primary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Area
Northwest Area Hs
406 students
- Northwest Area
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch
260 students
- This school
Northwest Area Primary Sch
215 students
What this shows Northwest Area Primary Sch reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Area Primary Sch compares
Northwest Area Primary 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 14% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Northwest Area Primary Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
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 Primary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Area Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Area Primary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Shickshinny
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Area Primary Sch
How many students attend Northwest Area Primary Sch?
Northwest Area Primary Sch has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shickshinny, PA. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Area Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Area Primary Sch is 17.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Area Primary Sch?
50.2% of students at Northwest Area Primary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Area Primary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Area Primary Sch is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Shickshinny, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Area Primary Sch?
Northwest Area Primary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwest Area Primary Sch rank among public schools in Shickshinny?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Area Primary Sch ranks #3 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 Primary Sch, Northwest Area Sd also operates Northwest Area Hs (406 students) and Northwest Area Intermediate Sch (260 students). See the Northwest Area Sd district page for the complete list.