Northwest Elementary School

Summary:

Northwest Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Flowood, Mississippi, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 495. The school is part of the Rankin County School District, which is ranked 22 out of 130 school districts in Mississippi and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Northwest Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Mississippi, with proficiency rates in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests that are significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 75.3% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 72.6% for the Rankin County School District and 57.7% for the state of Mississippi. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 50.51% White, 32.93% African American, 1.41% Hispanic, 4.04% Asian, and 11.11% two or more races, is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Northshore Elementary, which has a student population that is 76.04% White.

Despite the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 99.39%, Northwest Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.6, suggesting that students may receive more individualized attention and support. This efficient resource allocation, combined with the school's consistent academic excellence, indicates that Northwest Elementary School has developed effective strategies for supporting its student population, which faces significant economic challenges. When compared to nearby schools, Northwest Elementary consistently outperforms in academic performance, while also maintaining a more diverse student body and addressing the needs of its high-poverty population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 500 Vine Dr.
       Flowood, MS  39232-6976


(601) 992-0924

District: Rankin County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,356 Help


Students who attend Northwest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northwest Rankin Middle School
High:    Northwest Rankin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  495

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.5%
African American:
32.9%
Two or more races:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northwest Elementary School ranks better than 91.5% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 4th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.54. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.5%), African American (32.9%), two or more races (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School is 12.6, which is the 4th best among 12 elementary schools in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Northwest Elementary School employs 39.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Elementary School is $10,356, which is the 6th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Rankin County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northwest Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Rankin County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rankin County School District 22nd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwest Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 79.28 66th 394 83.2%
2009 62.90 137th 392 65.1%
2010 73.98 89th 403 77.9%
2011 66.44 134th 418 67.9%
2012 71.73 106th 414 74.4%
2013 80.03 69th 408 83.1%
2014 72.44 95th 394 75.9%
2015 72.42 89th 402 77.9%
2016 81.50 59th 394 85.0%
2017 76.28 79th 406 80.5%
2018 84.71 43rd 404 89.4%
2019 86.72 40th 397 89.9%
2021 88.88 30th 381 92.1%
2022 83.85 50th 382 86.9%
2023 90.47 20th 377 94.7%
2024 87.54 33rd 390 91.5%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northwest Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 591 135 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 729
1991 601 119 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 732
1992 619 115 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 744
1993 651 110 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1994 621 112 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 746
1995 501 89 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1996 501 89 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1997 493 88 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1998 526 90 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1999 507 89 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2000 470 107 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2001 502 99 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2002 537 103 10 4 1 n/a n/a 0 655
2003 537 103 10 4 1 n/a n/a 0 655
2004 580 103 18 2 1 n/a n/a 0 704
2005 373 144 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2006 370 124 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2007 368 129 17 12 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2008 360 148 16 8 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2009 349 159 10 13 0 0 0 0 531
2010 363 147 9 14 1 0 1 0 535
2011 365 134 9 11 1 0 0 0 520
2012 393 139 14 4 1 0 1 0 552
2013 396 142 5 7 0 0 7 0 557
2014 421 185 7 10 0 0 10 0 633
2015 404 171 11 13 1 0 11 0 611
2016 371 157 15 8 1 0 11 0 563
2017 361 162 22 10 1 1 18 0 575
2018 347 181 28 7 1 1 23 0 588
2019 334 167 27 7 1 0 25 0 561
2020 319 177 27 7 1 0 39 0 570
2021 288 164 26 9 1 0 42 0 530
2022 267 151 18 9 0 0 45 0 490
2023 250 163 20 7 0 0 55 0 495

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 729 31.7 22.9 n/a
1991 732 32.9 22.2 n/a
1992 744 31.2 23.8 26.3
1993 770 31.1 24.8 25.8
1994 746 33.0 22.6 25.6
1995 594 26.8 22.2 25.8
1996 594 26.8 22.2 25.8
1997 585 26.0 22.5 25.3
1998 621 28.0 22.2 25.8
1999 600 28.9 20.8 32.2
2000 580 29.4 19.7 32.4
2001 606 31.3 19.4 33.3
2002 655 31.5 20.8 35
2003 655 31.5 20.8 35
2004 704 33.9 20.8 14.6
2005 536 28.6 18.7 20.7
2006 514 28.5 18.0 28.2
2007 527 27.5 19.2 25
2008 532 29.1 18.3 22.9
2009 531 29.9 17.8 28.1
2010 535 29.8 17.9 31.4
2011 520 28.9 17.9 29.8
2012 552 28.8 19.1 32.2
2013 557 27.0 20.5 33.6
2014 633 33.8 18.7 36.2
2015 611 33.0 18.5 35
2016 563 35.0 16.0 35
2017 575 33.8 17.0 29
2018 588 35.4 16.6 30.8
2019 561 35.1 15.9 29.2
2020 570 34.6 16.4 30.7
2021 530 33.3 15.8 99.4
2022 490 30.9 15.8 99.4
2023 495 39.1 12.6 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 729 31.7 22.9 n/a
1991 732 32.9 22.2 n/a
1992 744 31.2 23.8 26.3
1993 770 31.1 24.8 25.8
1994 746 33.0 22.6 25.6
1995 594 26.8 22.2 25.8
1996 594 26.8 22.2 25.8
1997 585 26.0 22.5 25.3
1998 621 28.0 22.2 25.8
1999 600 28.9 20.8 32.2
2000 580 29.4 19.7 32.4
2001 606 31.3 19.4 33.3
2002 655 31.5 20.8 35
2003 655 31.5 20.8 35
2004 704 33.9 20.8 14.6
2005 536 28.6 18.7 20.7
2006 514 28.5 18.0 28.2
2007 527 27.5 19.2 25
2008 532 29.1 18.3 22.9
2009 531 29.9 17.8 28.1
2010 535 29.8 17.9 31.4
2011 520 28.9 17.9 29.8
2012 552 28.8 19.1 32.2
2013 557 27.0 20.5 33.6
2014 633 33.8 18.7 36.2
2015 611 33.0 18.5 35
2016 563 35.0 16.0 35
2017 575 33.8 17.0 29
2018 588 35.4 16.6 30.8
2019 561 35.1 15.9 29.2
2020 570 34.6 16.4 30.7
2021 530 33.3 15.8 99.4
2022 490 30.9 15.8 99.4
2023 495 39.1 12.6 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwest Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $7,642
2018 $8,093
2019 $7,976
2020 $9,115
2021 $9,433
2022 $10,356

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 40th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 20th of 377 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Elementary School)62.876.5
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)59.565.3
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwest Elementary School)62.875.3
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)61.966
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Elementary School)80.876.8
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)63.168.1
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Elementary School)65.472.4
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)65.574.9
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Elementary School)76.977
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)62.970.6
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Elementary School)54.867.1
 12.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)61.763.1
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Northwest Elementary School)73.782.5
 8.8%
   5th Grade Science (Rankin County School District)75.478.3
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students561495
 11.8%
African American167163
 2.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2720
 25.9%
Hispanic77
Pacific Islander00
White334250
 25.1%
Two or More Races2555
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.2%99.4%
 70.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Elementary School

Yes. Northwest Elementary School ranks in the top 8.5% of Mississippi elementary schools.

Students at Northwest Elementary School are 51% White, 33% African American, 11% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend Northwest Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northwest Rankin Middle School
High : Northwest Rankin High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 495 students attended Northwest Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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