Northwestern Elementary School

4200 Rollins Road
Zachary, LA 70791
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Northwestern Elementary School serves 417 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Northwestern Elementary School's student population of 417 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
417 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Northwestern Elementary School is 0.58, which is less 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 (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northwestern Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northwestern Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northwestern Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
56%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northwestern Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northwestern Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwestern Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
58%
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 Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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 Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Northwestern Elementary School often compared to?
Northwestern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rollins Place Elementary School, Zachary Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Northwestern Elementary School?
417 students attend Northwestern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Northwestern Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwestern Elementary School offer ?
Northwestern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Northwestern Elementary School part of?
Northwestern Elementary School is part of Zachary Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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