- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albion, PA
Northwestern El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421788005144
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern El Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Albion · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwestern El Sch has class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Albion, PA.
School address
District: Northwestern Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421788005144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Northwestern El Sch held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.9 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 421788005144 · Albion, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 11.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwestern Shs (398 students)
Northwestern El Sch held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.9 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northwestern El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwestern S
Northwestern Shs
398 students
- This school
Northwestern El Sch
350 students
- Northwestern M
Northwestern Ms
266 students
- Springfield El
Springfield El Sch
162 students
What this shows Northwestern El Sch reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwestern El Sch compares
Northwestern El Sch 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.0%
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
$17,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Northwestern El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwestern Sd reports $17,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwestern El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springfield El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwestern El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern El Sch
How many students attend Northwestern El Sch?
Northwestern El Sch has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albion, PA. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern El Sch is 11.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Northwestern El Sch?
100.0% of students at Northwestern El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwestern El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern El Sch is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Albion, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern El Sch?
Northwestern El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Northwestern El Sch rank among public schools in Albion?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Albion, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northwestern Sd?
Besides Northwestern El Sch, Northwestern Sd also operates Northwestern Shs (398 students), Northwestern Ms (266 students), and Springfield El Sch (162 students). See the Northwestern Sd district page for the complete list.