Northwest Elementary

Summary:

Northwest Elementary is a public elementary school located in Pikeville, North Carolina, serving 709 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Wayne County Public Schools district, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwest Elementary consistently outperforms the district and the state of North Carolina in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science compared to the district and state averages. The school's performance across different student subgroups is also noteworthy, with the school ranking highly in the state for Hispanic students, multi-racial students, military-connected students, and special education students. Despite its strong academic performance, Northwest Elementary faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 99.58% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Wayne County Public Schools district, Northwest Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, outpacing its counterparts in academic proficiency. However, Lucama Elementary, which is in the neighboring Wilson County Schools district, outperforms Northwest Elementary in academic proficiency, ranking among the top 5% of North Carolina elementary schools. While Northwest Elementary is a strong performer, there are areas where the school could potentially improve, such as in 5th-grade Reading proficiency and support for gifted and talented students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1769 Pikeville/Princeton Hwy
       Pikeville, NC  27863-9697


(919) 242-3419

District: Wayne County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
530th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,417 Help


Students who attend Northwest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Norwayne Middle
High:    Charles B Aycock High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  709

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.0%
African American:
21.3%
Hispanic:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northwest Elementary ranks better than 64.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Northwest Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57%), African American (21.3%), Hispanic (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% 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 is 15.2. 7 elementary schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Elementary is $9,417. 9 elementary schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Elementary 530th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Northwest Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wayne County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne County Public Schools 154th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northwest Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Northwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.02 274th 1276 78.5%
2007 69.86 345th 1293 73.3%
2008 68.11 386th 1324 70.8%
2009 68.56 429th 1354 68.3%
2010 64.65 516th 1363 62.1%
2011 62.65 576th 1381 58.3%
2012 65.37 499th 1388 64.0%
2013 53.72 605th 1403 56.9%
2014 46.62 756th 1390 45.6%
2015 49.73 755th 1440 47.6%
2016 53.08 678th 1425 52.4%
2017 43.77 857th 1429 40.0%
2018 53.08 695th 1434 51.5%
2019 51.80 734th 1473 50.2%
2021 54.23 651st 1489 56.3%
2022 66.30 468th 1514 69.1%
2023 57.16 635th 1502 57.7%
2024 62.73 530th 1505 64.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.53 36th 86 58.1%
2019 71.78 21st 103 79.6%
2024 75.58 27th 159 83.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.28 175th 514 66.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.96 238th 801 70.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.62 776th 1332 41.7%
2019 48.51 717th 1361 47.3%
2021 43.04 718th 1329 46.0%
2022 60.41 440th 1366 67.8%
2023 51.25 685th 1437 52.3%
2024 59.10 530th 1450 63.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Northwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.64 695th 1405 50.5%
2019 47.36 788th 1424 44.7%
2021 41.16 814th 1440 43.5%
2022 57.24 599th 1458 58.9%
2023 54.91 638th 1459 56.3%
2024 63.89 479th 1455 67.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Northwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.91 495th 897 44.8%
2019 32.74 636th 878 27.6%
2021 48.04 257th 646 60.2%
2022 49.51 254th 634 59.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.51 555th 612 9.3%
2021 22.40 450th 494 8.9%
2022 41.01 423rd 500 15.4%
2024 62.26 272nd 669 59.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Northwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.62 40th 76 47.4%
2019 77.30 9th 72 87.5%
2021 59.95 29th 76 61.8%
2022 81.89 6th 85 92.9%
2023 78.59 14th 81 82.7%
2024 73.08 17th 75 77.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Military Connected Students!

Rank History for Male students at Northwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.20 686th 1413 51.5%
2019 55.14 652nd 1430 54.4%
2021 65.16 466th 1444 67.7%
2022 71.76 359th 1464 75.5%
2023 58.34 598th 1461 59.1%
2024 59.07 583rd 1464 60.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Northwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.19 596th 927 35.7%
2019 56.01 362nd 949 61.9%
2021 43.73 448th 896 50.0%
2022 58.40 300th 927 67.6%
2023 53.23 392nd 933 58.0%
2024 51.09 412th 924 55.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.59 484th 851 43.1%
2019 40.26 547th 865 36.8%
2021 52.40 340th 843 59.7%
2022 39.43 553rd 893 38.1%
2023 34.15 630th 915 31.1%
2024 70.15 198th 951 79.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Northwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.42 648th 1178 45.0%
2019 38.24 792nd 1183 33.1%
2021 44.92 648th 1172 44.7%
2022 66.15 365th 1194 69.4%
2023 56.43 519th 1183 56.1%
2024 50.48 603rd 1166 48.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Open Quote My child has been repeatedly abused by other students and the teachers think I won’t find out. This school is a disgrace, no parent in their right mind should ever let their children go here. Now to find a different school....... Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northwest Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 385 45 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 442
1993 397 55 9 5 2 n/a n/a 0 468
1994 425 64 9 8 2 n/a n/a 0 508
1995 459 59 10 14 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1996 459 59 10 14 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1997 453 81 8 13 1 n/a n/a 0 556
1998 502 95 8 12 2 n/a n/a 0 619
1999 523 97 4 14 1 n/a n/a 0 639
2000 558 105 5 18 2 n/a n/a 0 688
2001 540 100 2 14 1 n/a n/a 0 657
2002 561 94 3 21 2 n/a n/a 0 681
2003 561 94 3 21 2 n/a n/a 0 681
2004 584 101 3 24 1 n/a n/a 0 713
2005 640 125 3 35 2 n/a n/a 0 805
2006 684 138 6 38 2 n/a n/a 0 868
2007 700 123 6 43 3 n/a n/a 47 922
2008 695 136 12 48 3 n/a n/a 50 944
2009 702 181 10 58 2 n/a n/a 0 953
2010 691 167 13 47 0 n/a n/a 0 918
2011 664 137 11 78 0 0 36 0 926
2012 641 134 8 74 1 0 40 0 898
2013 609 146 10 80 0 0 40 0 885
2014 598 157 8 79 1 0 38 0 881
2015 503 150 6 78 2 1 38 0 778
2016 467 150 10 73 2 2 41 0 745
2017 441 138 15 92 2 0 40 0 728
2018 475 152 19 86 1 0 38 0 771
2019 466 151 15 85 3 0 32 0 752
2020 441 145 10 90 3 0 89 0 778
2021 459 147 18 87 1 0 35 0 747
2022 440 142 15 78 0 0 37 0 712
2023 404 151 14 97 0 0 43 0 709

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 442 22.0 20.0 23.3
1993 468 24.0 19.5 21.2
1994 508 26.0 19.5 20.3
1995 543 27.0 20.1 20.4
1996 543 27.0 20.1 20.4
1997 556 30.0 18.5 19.6
1998 619 35.0 17.7 19.7
1999 639 35.0 18.3 29.6
2000 688 35.0 19.7 28.5
2001 657 35.0 18.8 31.2
2002 681 39.0 17.5 27
2003 681 39.0 17.5 27
2004 713 39.0 18.3 28.1
2005 805 43.0 18.7 33.2
2006 868 43.0 20.2 29.6
2007 922 n/a n/a 29.4
2008 944 51.7 18.3 31.8
2009 953 52.9 18.0 30
2010 918 48.7 18.8 35.6
2011 926 52.8 17.5 41.8
2012 898 51.4 17.4 41.1
2013 885 51.6 17.1 44.1
2014 881 48.4 18.1 43.4
2015 778 46.0 16.9 49
2016 745 46.0 16.1 51.9
2017 728 45.1 16.1 51.9
2018 771 45.7 16.8 47.5
2019 752 47.7 15.7 50.7
2020 778 48.5 16.0 99.6
2021 747 44.5 16.7 99.6
2022 712 47.5 14.9 99.6
2023 709 46.4 15.2 99.6

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 442 22.0 20.0 23.3
1993 468 24.0 19.5 21.2
1994 508 26.0 19.5 20.3
1995 543 27.0 20.1 20.4
1996 543 27.0 20.1 20.4
1997 556 30.0 18.5 19.6
1998 619 35.0 17.7 19.7
1999 639 35.0 18.3 29.6
2000 688 35.0 19.7 28.5
2001 657 35.0 18.8 31.2
2002 681 39.0 17.5 27
2003 681 39.0 17.5 27
2004 713 39.0 18.3 28.1
2005 805 43.0 18.7 33.2
2006 868 43.0 20.2 29.6
2007 922 n/a n/a 29.4
2008 944 51.7 18.3 31.8
2009 953 52.9 18.0 30
2010 918 48.7 18.8 35.6
2011 926 52.8 17.5 41.8
2012 898 51.4 17.4 41.1
2013 885 51.6 17.1 44.1
2014 881 48.4 18.1 43.4
2015 778 46.0 16.9 49
2016 745 46.0 16.1 51.9
2017 728 45.1 16.1 51.9
2018 771 45.7 16.8 47.5
2019 752 47.7 15.7 50.7
2020 778 48.5 16.0 99.6
2021 747 44.5 16.7 99.6
2022 712 47.5 14.9 99.6
2023 709 46.4 15.2 99.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwest Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $983 (10.4%) $8,433 (89.6%) $9,417

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 734th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 635th of 1502 Elementary schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwest Elementary)60.268.5
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Public Schools)60.349
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Northwest Elementary)62.450
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wayne County Public Schools)50.936.8
 14.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Elementary)61.451.2
 10.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Public Schools)50.241.3
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Northwest Elementary)59.850.4
 9.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Wayne County Public Schools)46.242.2
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Elementary)58.663.4
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Public Schools)47.740.8
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Northwest Elementary)51.945.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Wayne County Public Schools)41.433.1
 8.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Northwest Elementary)66.972.5
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (Wayne County Public Schools)56.952.1
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students752709
 5.7%
African American151151
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1514
 6.7%
Hispanic8597
 14.1%
Pacific Islander00
White466404
 13.3%
Two or More Races3243
 34.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.7%99.6%
 48.9%


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Students who attend Northwest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Norwayne Middle
High : Charles B Aycock High

Northwest Elementary ranks 530th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Northwest Elementary are 57% White, 21% African American, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 709 students attended Northwest Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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