Northwestern Elementary School

7334 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northwestern Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 10% in OH
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northwestern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Northwestern Elementary School's student population of 625 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
625 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Northwestern Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwestern Elementary School is 0.10, 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)
#241 out of 3241 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northwestern Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwestern Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwestern Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northwestern Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northwestern Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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17%
White
95%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northwestern Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northwestern Elementary 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 Northwestern Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwestern Elementary 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
25%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwestern Elementary 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
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwestern Elementary 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 is Northwestern Elementary School's ranking?
Northwestern Elementary School is ranked #241 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Northwestern Elementary School often compared to?
Northwestern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shreve Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Northwestern Elementary School?
625 students attend Northwestern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Northwestern Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwestern Elementary School offer ?
Northwestern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Northwestern Elementary School part of?
Northwestern Elementary School is part of Northwestern Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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