- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manchester, NH
Northwest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330459000505
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Elementary School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Manchester, NH.
School address
District: Manchester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330459000505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Northwest Elementary School held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 330459000505 · Manchester, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 11.3:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students)
Northwest Elementary School held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Northwest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manchester Mem
Manchester Memorial High School
1,296 students
- Manchester Cen
Manchester Central High School
1,130 students
- Hillside Middl
Hillside Middle School
1,071 students
- Henry J. Mclau
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School
889 students
- Middle School
Middle School at Parkside
775 students
- This school 487
Northwest Elementary School
487 students
What this shows Northwest Elementary School reports 487 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 New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 129% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 129% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 59% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$18,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 10.5%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Northwest Elementary School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Manchester School District reports $18,014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School at Parkside | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,130
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Manchester
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Middle School at Parkside
Standard public school
775 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Southside Middle School
Standard public school
768 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Beech Street School
Standard public school
524 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Henry Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Gossler Park School
Standard public school
366 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
Standard public school
279 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Elementary School
How many students attend Northwest Elementary School?
Northwest Elementary School has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manchester, NH. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 0% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Elementary School?
49.3% of students at Northwest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Elementary School is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Manchester, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Elementary School?
Northwest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 elementary schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Manchester, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Manchester School District?
Besides Northwest Elementary School, Manchester School District also operates Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students), Manchester Central High School (1,130 students), and Hillside Middle School (1,071 students). See the Manchester School District district page for the complete list.