Northwest Elementary School

Summary:

Northwest Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Lebanon School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a student population of 624 and is located in a predominantly Hispanic community, with 80.45% of students identifying as Hispanic in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite the school's higher per-student spending of $13,027 in 2021-2022, Northwest Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Pennsylvania, ranking 1486 out of 1534 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and receiving a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state and Lebanon School District averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts well below 50%. This persistent low performance suggests deeply entrenched challenges that have not been effectively addressed.

The school's overwhelmingly Hispanic student population and extremely high percentage of students (79.49% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch indicate significant racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities compared to the surrounding Jonestown Elementary School, South Lebanon Elementary School, and other schools in the region. These factors are likely major contributors to the school's academic struggles, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and comprehensive support to address the specific needs of this student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1315 Old Forge Road
       Lebanon, PA  17046


(717) 273-9391

District: Lebanon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1486th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,027 Help


Students who attend Northwest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lebanon Middle School
High:    Lebanon Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  624

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.4%
White:
14.6%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northwest Elementary School ranks worse than 96.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Lebanon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Northwest Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lebanon School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.4%), White (14.6%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.5% 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 14.6, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Lebanon School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Elementary School is $13,027. 2 elementary schools in the Lebanon School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northwest Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Elementary School 1486th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Northwest Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Lebanon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lebanon School District 525th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwest Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Northwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 5.01 1212th 1302 6.9%
2004 4.46 1215th 1308 7.1%
2005 4.10 1229th 1299 5.4%
2006 8.54 1432nd 1545 7.3%
2007 4.76 1486th 1555 4.4%
2008 2.05 1519th 1551 2.1%
2009 3.32 1507th 1549 2.7%
2010 4.45 1531st 1579 3.0%
2011 3.54 1553rd 1597 2.8%
2012 8.37 1473rd 1599 7.9%
2013 10.48 1351st 1519 11.1%
2014 4.58 1366th 1467 6.9%
2015 3.74 1422nd 1474 3.5%
2016 3.93 1484th 1554 4.5%
2017 3.47 1490th 1547 3.7%
2018 4.21 1458th 1530 4.7%
2019 3.29 1501st 1544 2.8%
2021 6.03 1330th 1433 7.2%
2022 4.94 1473rd 1534 4.0%
2023 4.67 1486th 1534 3.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.22 186th 196 5.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.68 1387th 1414 1.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.53 947th 1043 9.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.62 411th 432 4.9%
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Rank History for White students at Northwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.00 1208th 1236 2.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept 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
1988 622 11 39 146 0 n/a n/a 0 818
1989 540 9 29 134 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1990 542 19 20 162 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1991 516 16 19 176 0 n/a n/a 0 727
1992 507 22 20 198 1 n/a n/a 0 748
1993 527 23 15 255 0 n/a n/a 0 820
1994 452 18 7 247 0 n/a n/a 0 724
1995 483 19 13 277 1 n/a n/a 0 793
1996 483 19 13 277 1 n/a n/a 0 793
1997 465 19 12 287 2 n/a n/a 0 785
1998 452 27 9 297 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1999 410 35 11 310 0 n/a n/a 0 766
2000 390 33 12 363 0 n/a n/a 0 798
2001 351 29 12 335 0 n/a n/a 0 727
2002 319 41 9 409 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2003 319 41 9 409 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2004 280 41 7 427 0 n/a n/a 0 755
2005 239 48 6 421 0 n/a n/a 0 714
2006 243 54 3 425 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2007 230 62 2 456 0 n/a n/a 0 750
2008 215 73 5 472 0 n/a n/a 0 765
2009 197 54 2 489 0 n/a n/a 7 749
2010 173 41 1 403 0 n/a n/a 13 631
2011 161 37 2 410 1 0 3 0 614
2012 155 33 2 421 0 0 4 0 615
2013 150 26 1 411 0 0 6 0 594
2014 153 36 1 407 1 0 5 0 603
2015 145 37 1 406 1 0 10 0 600
2016 143 32 1 444 1 0 8 0 629
2017 117 34 2 451 0 0 10 0 614
2018 123 22 2 492 0 0 19 0 658
2019 112 18 2 534 0 0 22 0 688
2020 95 14 0 556 1 1 20 0 687
2021 86 9 1 471 0 1 11 0 579
2022 81 11 0 491 0 0 17 0 600
2023 91 10 3 502 0 0 18 0 624

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
1988 818 43.0 19.0 n/a
1989 712 42.6 16.7 n/a
1990 743 37.0 20.0 0
1991 727 45.0 16.1 n/a
1992 748 45.0 16.6 n/a
1993 820 36.0 22.8 n/a
1994 724 36.0 20.1 n/a
1995 793 36.0 22.0 n/a
1996 793 36.0 22.0 n/a
1997 785 37.0 21.2 n/a
1998 785 36.0 21.8 n/a
1999 766 38.0 20.2 n/a
2000 798 37.0 21.6 65.9
2001 727 33.0 22.0 58.9
2002 778 36.9 21.1 53.5
2003 778 36.9 21.1 53.5
2004 755 43.0 17.6 54.2
2005 714 44.1 16.2 58.3
2006 725 46.6 15.6 81.7
2007 750 43.1 17.4 83.2
2008 765 49.9 15.3 86.9
2009 749 47.5 15.8 90.3
2010 631 45.2 13.9 92.9
2011 614 43.2 14.2 87.3
2012 615 38.2 16.0 90.4
2013 594 34.6 17.1 93.8
2014 603 35.6 16.9 93.7
2015 600 38.0 15.7 94.3
2016 629 40.0 15.7 100
2017 614 39.4 15.5 99.8
2018 658 39.9 16.4 100
2019 688 41.9 16.3 99.3
2020 687 42.8 16.0 100
2021 579 41.4 13.9 99.3
2022 600 42.8 13.9 99.5
2023 624 42.6 14.6 79.5

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
1988 818 43.0 19.0 n/a
1989 712 42.6 16.7 n/a
1990 743 37.0 20.0 0
1991 727 45.0 16.1 n/a
1992 748 45.0 16.6 n/a
1993 820 36.0 22.8 n/a
1994 724 36.0 20.1 n/a
1995 793 36.0 22.0 n/a
1996 793 36.0 22.0 n/a
1997 785 37.0 21.2 n/a
1998 785 36.0 21.8 n/a
1999 766 38.0 20.2 n/a
2000 798 37.0 21.6 65.9
2001 727 33.0 22.0 58.9
2002 778 36.9 21.1 53.5
2003 778 36.9 21.1 53.5
2004 755 43.0 17.6 54.2
2005 714 44.1 16.2 58.3
2006 725 46.6 15.6 81.7
2007 750 43.1 17.4 83.2
2008 765 49.9 15.3 86.9
2009 749 47.5 15.8 90.3
2010 631 45.2 13.9 92.9
2011 614 43.2 14.2 87.3
2012 615 38.2 16.0 90.4
2013 594 34.6 17.1 93.8
2014 603 35.6 16.9 93.7
2015 600 38.0 15.7 94.3
2016 629 40.0 15.7 100
2017 614 39.4 15.5 99.8
2018 658 39.9 16.4 100
2019 688 41.9 16.3 99.3
2020 687 42.8 16.0 100
2021 579 41.4 13.9 99.3
2022 600 42.8 13.9 99.5
2023 624 42.6 14.6 79.5

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,417 (13.0%) $9,521 (87.0%) $10,938
2020 $1,332 (10.9%) $10,890 (89.1%) $12,222
2021 $2,356 (18.4%) $10,432 (81.6%) $12,788
2022 $2,446 (18.8%) $10,581 (81.2%) $13,027

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1501st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1486th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Northwest Elementary School)15.113.5
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Elementary School)21.123
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Northwest Elementary School)8.34.3
 4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Northwest Elementary School)35.130.2
 4.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Elementary School)27.610.9
 16.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Northwest Elementary School)1.22.4
 1.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Elementary School)14.615.7
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Northwest Elementary School)8.56.7
 1.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Northwest Elementary School)35.130.2
 4.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northwest Elementary School)21.516.4
 5.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students688624
 9.3%
African American1810
 44.4%
American Indian00
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic534502
 6%
Pacific Islander00
White11291
 18.8%
Two or More Races2218
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%79.5%
 19.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 624 students attended Northwest Elementary School.

Students at Northwest Elementary School are 80% Hispanic, 15% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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

Middle : Lebanon Middle School
High : Lebanon Senior High School

Northwest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.1% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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

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