- Enrollment
- 1,726
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Zachary, LA
Northwestern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220003900405
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Zachary · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwestern Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Zachary, LA.
School address
District: Zachary Community School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220003900405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Northwestern Elementary School shrank from 417 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-15.8%).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 220003900405 · Zachary, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 15.3:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Zachary High School (1,726 students)
Northwestern Elementary School shrank from 417 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-15.8%). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Northwestern Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zachary High S
Zachary High School
1,726 students
- Northwestern M
Northwestern Middle School
841 students
- Copper Mill El
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School
837 students
- Zachary Elemen
Zachary Elementary School
778 students
- Rollins Place
Rollins Place Elementary
774 students
- This school 337
Northwestern Elementary School
337 students
What this shows Northwestern Elementary School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwestern Elementary School compares
Northwestern Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▼ 15% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,935
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.7%
White 27.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Northwestern Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Zachary Community School District reports $12,935 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwestern Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zachary Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rollins Place Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwestern Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Zachary
3 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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Elementary School
How many students attend Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Zachary, LA. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% 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 Elementary School?
53.0% of students at Northwestern Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwestern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern Elementary School is African American at 61.7% of enrollment, in Zachary, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Zachary?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Zachary, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Zachary on the city page.
What other schools are in Zachary Community School District?
Besides Northwestern Elementary School, Zachary Community School District also operates Zachary High School (1,726 students), Northwestern Middle School (841 students), and Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School (837 students). See the Zachary Community School District district page for the complete list.