Northwest Elementary School

14014 Thermal Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northwest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northwest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Northwest Elementary School's student population of 394 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
394 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Northwest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5445 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northwest Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northwest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
6%
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Hispanic
39%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northwest Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
28%
13%
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White
14%
25%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northwest Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwest Elementary School's ranking?
Northwest Elementary School is ranked #5445 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Northwest Elementary School often compared to?
Northwest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wells Branch Elementary School, Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Northwest Elementary School?
394 students attend Northwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Northwest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Elementary School?
Northwest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwest Elementary School offer ?
Northwest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Northwest Elementary School part of?
Northwest Elementary School is part of Pflugerville Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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