- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, MI
Northwest Early Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Early Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262601006254
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Early Elementary School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Early Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Early Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Northwest Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262601006254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Northwest Early Elementary School held near 849 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 262601006254 · Jackson, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
848 enr · 19.3:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (958 students)
Northwest Early Elementary School held near 849 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Northwest Early Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
958 students
- This school
Northwest Early Elementary School
848 students
- Northwest Kidd
Northwest Kidder Middle School
786 students
- Northwest Elem
Northwest Elementary School
758 students
- Northwest Conn 157
Northwest Connect
157 students
What this shows Northwest Early Elementary School reports 848 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Early Elementary School compares
Northwest Early Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 848 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
848
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.9%
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
$12,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 848 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Northwest Early Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Northwest Community Schools reports $12,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Early Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Kidder Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Connect | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Early Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 39.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Jackson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~848 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Early Elementary School
How many students attend Northwest Early Elementary School?
Northwest Early Elementary School has 848 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 869 (2022-23) → 849 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Early Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Early Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Early Elementary School?
55.8% of students at Northwest Early Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Early Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Early Elementary School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Early Elementary School?
Northwest Early Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower 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 Early Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Early Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Jackson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Community Schools?
Besides Northwest Early Elementary School, Northwest Community Schools also operates Northwest High School (958 students), Northwest Kidder Middle School (786 students), and Northwest Elementary School (758 students). See the Northwest Community Schools district page for the complete list.