- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, MI
Northwest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262601006256
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Northwest Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262601006256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Northwest Elementary School held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.2 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 262601006256 · Jackson, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 16.1:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (958 students)
Northwest Elementary School held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.2 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Northwest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
958 students
- Northwest Earl
Northwest Early Elementary School
848 students
- Northwest Kidd
Northwest Kidder Middle School
786 students
- This school
Northwest Elementary School
758 students
- Northwest Conn 157
Northwest Connect
157 students
What this shows Northwest Elementary School reports 758 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.6%
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 758 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Northwest Elementary School is more mixed than 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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Early Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Kidder Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Connect | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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 (~758 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Elementary School
How many students attend Northwest Elementary School?
Northwest Elementary School has 758 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 778 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher 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?
49.2% of students at Northwest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Elementary School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Elementary School?
Northwest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elementary School ranks #8 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 Elementary School, Northwest Community Schools also operates Northwest High School (958 students), Northwest Early Elementary School (848 students), and Northwest Kidder Middle School (786 students). See the Northwest Community Schools district page for the complete list.