- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chatsworth, GA
Northwest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130384001385
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Chatsworth · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Chatsworth, GA.
School address
District: Murray County · Georgia
NCES ID 130384001385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Northwest Elementary School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 130384001385 · Chatsworth, GA Other · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 13.6:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Murray County High School (1,068 students)
Northwest Elementary School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Northwest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murray County
Murray County High School
1,068 students
- North Murray H
North Murray High School
961 students
- Spring Place E
Spring Place Elementary School
668 students
- Chatsworth Ele
Chatsworth Elementary School
665 students
- Coker Elementa
Coker Elementary School
613 students
- This school
Northwest Elementary School
557 students
What this shows Northwest Elementary School reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Elementary School compares
Northwest Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 26% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Georgia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$12,593
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Northwest Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Murray County reports $12,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Murray High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Place Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatsworth Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coker Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Chatsworth
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spring Place Elementary School
Standard public school
668 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Chatsworth Elementary School
Standard public school
665 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Coker Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Eton Elementary School
Standard public school
556 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 11.3:1 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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Elementary School
How many students attend Northwest Elementary School?
Northwest Elementary School has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chatsworth, GA. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Elementary School?
76.2% of students at Northwest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Elementary School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Chatsworth, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Elementary School?
Northwest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 School rank among schools in Chatsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Chatsworth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chatsworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Murray County?
Besides Northwest Elementary School, Murray County also operates Murray County High School (1,068 students), North Murray High School (961 students), and Spring Place Elementary School (668 students). See the Murray County district page for the complete list.