- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, NC
Northwest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370114000476
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 13
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elementary ranks #5 of 13 schools in Lexington, NC.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114000476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Northwest Elementary grew from 575 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 370114000476 · Lexington, NC Other · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 19.5:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High (992 students)
Northwest Elementary grew from 575 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northwest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High
992 students
- North Davidson
North Davidson High
935 students
- Central Davids
Central Davidson High
897 students
- Ledford Senior
Ledford Senior High
776 students
- West Davidson
West Davidson High
740 students
- This school
Northwest Elementary
625 students
What this shows Northwest Elementary reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Elementary compares
Northwest Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 52% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,178
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Northwest Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davidson County Schools reports $11,178 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Davidson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Davidson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ledford Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Davidson High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Lexington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Welcome Elementary
Standard public school
638 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Southwood Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Midway Elementary
Standard public school
546 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Churchland Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 17:1 students per teacher
Davis-Townsend Elementary
Standard public school
430 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Tyro Elementary
Standard public school
393 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Elementary
How many students attend Northwest Elementary?
Northwest Elementary has 625 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 23% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Elementary?
32.0% of students at Northwest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Elementary is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Lexington, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Elementary?
Northwest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elementary ranks #5 of 13 schools in Lexington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County Schools?
Besides Northwest Elementary, Davidson County Schools also operates Oak Grove High (992 students), North Davidson High (935 students), and Central Davidson High (897 students). See the Davidson County Schools district page for the complete list.