Northwest Primary School serves 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Northwest Primary School's student population of 208 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwest Primary School is 0.29, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
84%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Northwest Primary School often compared to?
Northwest Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northeast Primary School, Rutland Town Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Northwest Primary School?
208 students attend Northwest Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Northwest Primary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Primary School?
Northwest Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northwest Primary School offer ?
Northwest Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Primary School part of?
Northwest Primary School is part of Rutland City School District.
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