Northwest Primary School

8436 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Northwest Primary School serves 395 students in grades Kindergarten-3. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Northwest Primary School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
395 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Northwest Primary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northwest Primary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northwest Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northwest Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northwest Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northwest Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northwest Primary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northwest Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwest Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwest Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwest Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Northwest Primary School often compared to?
Northwest Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tuslaw Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Northwest Primary School?
395 students attend Northwest Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Northwest Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Primary School?
Northwest Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwest Primary School offer ?
Northwest Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Northwest Primary School part of?
Northwest Primary School is part of Northwest Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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