Enrollment
848
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest Early Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwest Early Elementary School
Northwest Early Elementary School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Jackson, Michigan, enrolling 848 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.8% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 93% of state schools at 848 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 235 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #220, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 848 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jackson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Francis Street Primary School (31 students): Northwest Early Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 10.3:1).
Northwest Community Schools also operates Northwest High School (958 students) and Northwest Kidder Middle School (786 students) alongside Northwest Early Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northwest Early Elementary School compares
Northwest Early Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest Community Schools, which includes Northwest Early Elementary School.
$11,340
Per student
-16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 65.0%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~848 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northwest Early Elementary School a good school?
Northwest Early Elementary School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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