Is Northwestern Elementary School a good school?

Northwestern Elementary School ranks 319 th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northwestern Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 636 students attended Northwestern Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Northwestern Elementary School?

Students at Northwestern Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Northwestern Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Northwestern Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Northwestern Middle School High : Northwestern High School

Northwestern Elementary School

Summary:

Northwestern Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 625 students in grades PK-5 in West Salem, Ohio. The school is part of the Wooster City school district, which is ranked 221 out of 839 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwestern Elementary consistently outperforms state and local averages on Ohio State Tests, with 85.4% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science compared to 64% statewide. The school has also maintained a ranking in the top 20% of Ohio elementary schools, placing it at 319 out of 1,577 schools in 2023-2024. However, the school's ranking for special education students is significantly lower, suggesting an area for potential improvement. Additionally, Northwestern Elementary has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.7% in 2019-2020 to 11.2% in 2023-2024, which is an area of concern.

Compared to nearby schools like Taft Intermediate and Hillsdale Pk-6, Northwestern Elementary consistently outperforms on test scores and student rankings, indicating a high-quality educational environment in the region. The school also has a focus on supporting gifted and talented students, ranking 188 out of 759 Ohio elementary schools for its gifted and talented program in 2017-2018.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7334 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287-9790

(419) 846-3519

District: Northwestern Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
319^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,543

Students who attend Northwestern Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Northwestern Middle School
High:	Northwestern High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 636

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwestern Elementary School ranks better than 79.8% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.79. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), two or more races (2.8%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School is 17.4. (See more...)

Compare Northwestern Elementary School employs 36.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwestern Elementary School is $10,543.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwestern Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern Elementary School 319^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Northwestern Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

White students:

Northwestern Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern Local 221^st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northwestern Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Northwestern Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2005	68.36	491^st	1501	67.3%
2006	62.82	665^th	1504	55.8%
2007	71.04	489^th	1609	69.6%
2008	77.25	292^nd	1582	81.5%
2009	79.82	200^th	1610	87.6%
2010	79.02	255^th	1662	84.7%
2011	74.12	435^th	1686	74.2%
2012	68.85	642^nd	1709	62.4%
2013	73.80	469^th	1701	72.4%
2014	77.67	317^th	1687	81.2%
2015	76.94	376^th	1684	77.7%
2016	78.62	346^th	1678	79.4%
2017	77.62	367^th	1651	77.8%
2018	72.51	528^th	1636	67.7%
2019	71.81	534^th	1676	68.1%
2021	86.15	199^th	1610	87.6%
2022	84.31	227^th	1588	85.7%
2023	82.01	280^th	1596	82.5%
2024	79.79	319^th	1577	79.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Northwestern Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.12	457^th	856	46.6%
2024	28.91	655^th	900	27.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwestern Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	72.59	350^th	1465	76.1%
2019	70.97	383^rd	1465	73.9%
2021	89.86	59^th	1404	95.8%
2022	89.70	54^th	1419	96.2%
2023	82.21	171^st	1447	88.2%
2024	78.02	245^th	1484	83.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Northwestern Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	69.11	543^rd	1518	64.2%
2019	73.22	440^th	1502	70.7%
2021	80.76	269^th	1467	81.7%
2022	82.89	219^th	1488	85.3%
2023	81.84	244^th	1483	83.5%
2024	76.95	341^st	1466	76.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Northwestern Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	44.81	534^th	1021	47.7%
2019	28.69	717^th	956	25.0%
2021	61.29	213^th	765	72.2%
2022	51.88	330^th	824	60.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northwestern Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.68	188^th	759	75.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Northwestern Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	73.18	439^th	1536	71.4%
2019	71.54	488^th	1535	68.2%
2021	88.26	115^th	1499	92.3%
2022	84.90	177^th	1518	88.3%
2023	78.12	339^th	1498	77.4%
2024	82.58	226^th	1485	84.8%

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Rank History for White students at Northwestern Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	61.51	550^th	1309	58.0%
2019	60.76	591^st	1271	53.5%
2021	80.43	224^th	1249	82.1%
2022	79.14	236^th	1242	81.0%
2023	77.58	268^th	1215	77.9%
2024	72.38	347^th	1190	70.8%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, 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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northwestern Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	613	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	7	623
2006	612	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	8	624
2007	659	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	7	672
2008	665	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	11	680
2009	623	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	15	642
2010	623	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	12	639
2011	609	2	2	0	0	9	0	622
2012	604	1	4	0	0	7	0	616
2013	602	2	7	0	0	3	0	614
2014	623	2	9	0	0	3	0	637
2015	604	1	9	0	0	3	0	617
2016	585	1	9	0	0	3	0	598
2017	564	1	18	0	0	10	0	593
2018	581	0	24	0	0	18	0	623
2019	622	1	20	2	0	22	0	667
2020	631	1	13	0	0	20	0	665
2021	581	0	10	0	0	20	0	611
2022	598	1	13	0	0	23	0	635
2023	594	1	11	0	0	19	0	625
2024	603	4	11	0	0	18	0	636

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 Northwestern Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	623	37.0	16.8	40.4
2006	624	38.8	16.1	42.5
2007	672	40.4	16.6	45
2008	680	40.2	16.9	n/a
2009	642	40.4	15.9	42.6
2010	639	39.6	16.1	45.9
2011	622	39.6	15.6	48.2
2012	616	40.9	15.0	43.2
2013	614	39.2	15.6	44
2014	637	39.0	16.3	45.4
2015	617	n/a	n/a	46.8
2016	598	41.0	14.5	44.3
2017	593	40.4	14.6	47
2018	623	40.9	15.2	44.9
2019	667	39.4	16.9	41.7
2020	665	38.4	17.3	36.7
2021	611	35.9	17.0	n/a
2022	635	33.4	19.0	n/a
2023	625	35.9	17.3	31.5
2024	636	36.4	17.4	38.4

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 Northwestern Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	623	37.0	16.8	40.4
2006	624	38.8	16.1	42.5
2007	672	40.4	16.6	45
2008	680	40.2	16.9	n/a
2009	642	40.4	15.9	42.6
2010	639	39.6	16.1	45.9
2011	622	39.6	15.6	48.2
2012	616	40.9	15.0	43.2
2013	614	39.2	15.6	44
2014	637	39.0	16.3	45.4
2015	617	n/a	n/a	46.8
2016	598	41.0	14.5	44.3
2017	593	40.4	14.6	47
2018	623	40.9	15.2	44.9
2019	667	39.4	16.9	41.7
2020	665	38.4	17.3	36.7
2021	611	35.9	17.0	n/a
2022	635	33.4	19.0	n/a
2023	625	35.9	17.3	31.5
2024	636	36.4	17.4	38.4

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 Northwestern Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,387
2022	$9,683
2023	$9,433
2024	$10,543

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwestern 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 534^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 280^th of 1596 Elementary schools	14.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Elementary School)	74	79.4	5.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Local)	75.7	79.4	3.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Elementary School)	77.9	66.4	11.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Local)	75.7	66.4	9.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Elementary School)	81.4	88	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Local)	80.5	88	7.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Elementary School)	72.4	74.7	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Local)	74.4	74.7	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Northwestern Elementary School)	75	90.5	15.5%
5th Grade Science (Northwestern Local)	76.6	90.5	13.9%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Elementary School)	81	93.3	12.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Local)	79.8	93.3	13.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Elementary School)	75.9	87.6	11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Local)	75.5	87.6	12.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	667	625	6.3%
African American	1	1
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	20	11	45%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	622	594	4.5%
Two or More Races	22	19	13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.7%	31.5%	10.2%

Schools Near Northwestern Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Total
Northwestern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7334 N Elyria Rd	West Salem	44287	Wayne County	Northwestern Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 846-3519	636	36	17.4	38.4%	603 (94.8%)	4 (0.6%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.8%)	79.8	319^th of 1577 public elementary schools	79.8%		82	280^th of 1596 public elementary schools	82.5%	39	85.4	84.2	83.0	85.4		74.3	69.8	86.6		$10,543
Kean Elementary School	Public	K-4	432 Oldman Rd	Wooster	44691	Wayne County	Wooster City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 345-6634	303	17	17.4	36.6%	274 (90.4%)	4 (1.3%)	11 (3.6%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	70.5	526^th of 1577 public elementary schools	66.6%		83	264^th of 1596 public elementary schools	83.5%	262		60.3	80.0			82.5	73.3			$13,630
Hillsdale Pk-6	Public	PK, KG-6	479 Township Road 1902	Jeromesville	44840	Ashland County	Hillsdale Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 368-4364	513	19	27.0	35.1%	491 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.1%)	77	384^th of 1577 public elementary schools	75.6%		75.6	422^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	73.6%	38	80.3	73.8	79.4	59.1	76.7	73.8	83.8	86.4	68.3	$13,153
Parkview Elementary School	Public	K-4	773 Parkview Dr	Wooster	44691	Wayne County	Wooster City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 262-3821	268	16	16.6	52.6%	222 (82.8%)	7 (2.6%)	9 (3.4%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.3%)	40.8	1027^th of 1577 public elementary schools	34.9%		56.3	852^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	46.6%	175		47.6	58.9			57.1	58.9			$14,823
Reagan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	850 Jackson Dr	Ashland	44805	Ashland County	Ashland City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 289-7964	559	22	25.7	36.1%	526 (94.1%)	3 (0.5%)	13 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.7%)								(n/a)		80.9				80.4				$8,827
Mapleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2 Mountie Dr	Ashland	44805	Ashland County	Mapleton Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 945-2188	390	19	20.7	52.6%	377 (96.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	61.7	719^th of 1577 public elementary schools	54.4%		71.6	521^st of 1596 public elementary schools	67.4%	198	86.3	44.3	77.4	60.8		70.5	58.5	80.4		$11,183
Cornerstone Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	101 W Bowman St	Wooster	44691	Wayne County	Wooster City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 262-9666	349	24	14.6	86.0%	285 (81.7%)	10 (2.9%)	16 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (10.6%)	30	1132^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	28.2%		24.1	1215^th of 1596 public elementary schools	23.9%	83		41.3	38.3			64.0	46.7			$13,069
Wooster Littlest Generals Preschool	Public	PK	101 W Bowman St	Wooster	44691	Wayne County	Wooster City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 988-1111	142	4	40.5		122 (85.9%)	3 (2.1%)	5 (3.5%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Melrose Elementary School	Public	K-4	1641 Sunset Ln	Wooster	44691	Wayne County	Wooster City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 345-6434	244	14	17.0	54.9%	189 (77.5%)	8 (3.3%)	18 (7.4%)	8 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.2%)	56.8	818^th of 1577 public elementary schools	48.1%		47.2	970^th of 1596 public elementary schools	39.2%	152		48.8	68.1			70.5	72.3			$15,360
Edison Elementary School	Public	K-3	1202 Masters Ave	Ashland	44805	Ashland County	Ashland City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 289-7965	437	22	19.7	51.7%	396 (90.6%)	3 (0.7%)	10 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.7%)								(n/a)		62.7				71.2				$10,486

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