- Enrollment
- 4,879
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reading, PA
Northwest Ms
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422004000856
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Ms earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #11 of 12
- elementary schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Ms has class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Ms ranks #11 of 12 elementary schools in Reading, PA.
School address
District: Reading Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422004000856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Northwest Ms held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 422004000856 · Reading, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
821 enr · 15.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Reading Shs (4,879 students)
Northwest Ms held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northwest Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reading Shs
Reading Shs
4,879 students
- Central Ms 1,785
Central Ms
1,785 students
- Northeast Ms 868
Northeast Ms
868 students
- This school 821
Northwest Ms
821 students
- Amanda E Stout 758
Amanda E Stout El Sch
758 students
- Riverside El S 694
Riverside El Sch
694 students
What this shows Northwest Ms reports 821 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Ms compares
Northwest Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 821 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
821
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$14,509
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
African American 6.2%
White 3.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Northwest Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Reading Sd reports $14,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amanda E Stout El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Reading
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Central Ms
Standard public school
1,785 students 15:1 students per teacher
Muhlenberg El Ctr
Standard public school
1,241 students 18:1 students per teacher
C E Cole Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
986 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Northeast Ms
Standard public school
868 students 14:1 students per teacher
Southern Ms
Standard public school
661 students 12:1 students per teacher
Southwest Ms
Standard public school
574 students 13.3:1 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 (~821 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Ms
How many students attend Northwest Ms?
Northwest Ms has 821 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reading, PA. CCD year-over-year: 869 (2022-23) → 827 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Ms is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Ms?
100.0% of students at Northwest Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Ms?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Reading, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Ms?
Northwest Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Ms rank among elementary schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Ms ranks #11 of 12 elementary schools in Reading, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Reading on the city page.
What other schools are in Reading Sd?
Besides Northwest Ms, Reading Sd also operates Reading Shs (4,879 students), Central Ms (1,785 students), and Northeast Ms (868 students). See the Reading Sd district page for the complete list.