Northwest Elementary

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Northwest Elementary ranks 2492 nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northwest Elementary is a public elementary school in Brownwood, Texas, serving 460 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Brownwood Independent School District, which is ranked 410 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Northwest Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of Hispanic (48.26%) and African American (7.61%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than district and state averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency (38.33%) was significantly lower than the Brownwood ISD (48.46%) and state (48.85%) averages. Additionally, Northwest Elementary has a very high percentage of students (86.96% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to nearby schools.

Interestingly, when looking at student group rankings, Northwest Elementary's African American students rank significantly lower (1846 out of 2443 Texas elementary schools) compared to their White (1997 out of 3106) and Hispanic (2321 out of 4401) peers, suggesting potential achievement gaps along racial lines. Compared to nearby schools like Woodland Heights Elementary and East Elementary, Northwest Elementary generally underperforms academically, with lower STAAR test scores across most grade levels and subjects.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

311 Bluffview Dr
Brownwood, TX 76801-1907

(325) 646-0707

District: Brownwood Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2492^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,502

Students who attend Northwest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Brownwood Middle
High:	Brownwood High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 460

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.3%

White:

37.0%

African American:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwest Elementary ranks worse than 53.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Brownwood Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.86. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.3%), White (37%), African American (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Brownwood Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary is 12.9, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Brownwood Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Northwest Elementary employs 35.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Elementary is $11,502, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Brownwood Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Brownwood Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Brownwood Independent School District (Isd) 410^th of 968 Texas 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	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.31	2514^th	4647	45.9%
2024	44.86	2492^nd	4675	46.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Northwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.54	2414^th	4086	40.9%

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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	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.81	2065^th	4521	54.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Northwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.32	3204^th	4588	30.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Northwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.51	1828^th	4585	60.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Northwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.93	1846^th	2443	24.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.27	2321^st	4401	47.3%

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Rank History for White students at Northwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.50	1997^th	3106	35.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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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
1988	239	73	4	168	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	484
1989	250	69	2	163	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
1990	236	73	2	170	0	n/a	n/a	0	481
1991	244	92	1	177	0	n/a	n/a	-81	433
1992	237	90	1	194	1	n/a	n/a	0	523
1993	225	101	2	188	0	n/a	n/a	0	516
1994	197	59	1	136	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
1995	209	53	0	181	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
1996	209	53	0	181	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
1997	187	28	0	218	1	n/a	n/a	0	434
1998	207	38	0	213	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
1999	238	54	0	204	1	n/a	n/a	0	497
2000	217	41	0	230	1	n/a	n/a	0	489
2001	231	40	0	243	1	n/a	n/a	0	515
2002	286	62	0	284	0	n/a	n/a	0	632
2003	286	62	0	284	0	n/a	n/a	0	632
2004	241	60	0	291	0	n/a	n/a	0	592
2005	211	61	1	266	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
2006	207	49	0	282	1	n/a	n/a	0	539
2007	251	54	0	290	1	n/a	n/a	0	596
2008	244	50	0	274	3	n/a	n/a	0	571
2009	238	57	3	297	2	n/a	n/a	0	597
2010	239	53	3	300	4	n/a	n/a	0	599
2011	238	46	0	298	1	2	16	0	601
2012	237	44	1	285	1	2	11	0	581
2013	229	43	2	230	1	1	12	0	518
2014	239	45	0	211	1	1	15	0	512
2015	272	49	4	243	1	0	16	0	585
2016	277	46	3	281	1	0	13	0	621
2017	305	51	2	274	3	0	17	0	652
2018	270	48	2	270	2	0	17	0	609
2019	236	32	6	276	2	0	22	0	574
2020	220	46	4	280	2	0	20	0	572
2021	183	36	2	253	0	0	25	0	499
2022	170	37	2	269	0	0	28	0	506
2023	170	35	1	222	0	0	32	0	460

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
1988	484	29.0	16.6	n/a
1989	484	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	481	28.0	17.1	n/a
1991	433	24.0	18.0	n/a
1992	523	30.8	16.9	76.1
1993	516	31.0	16.6	83.9
1994	393	31.1	12.6	85
1995	443	35.0	12.7	88
1996	443	35.0	12.7	88
1997	434	33.1	13.1	80.9
1998	458	34.1	13.4	82.3
1999	497	38.0	13.1	89.5
2000	489	34.9	14.0	93.9
2001	515	35.0	14.7	93.8
2002	632	40.6	15.6	93.2
2003	632	40.6	15.6	93.2
2004	592	40.9	14.5	92.1
2005	539	41.9	12.9	92
2006	539	39.1	13.8	89.8
2007	596	39.0	15.3	85.7
2008	571	40.0	14.3	84.6
2009	597	40.0	14.9	84.6
2010	599	40.0	14.9	86.1
2011	601	40.6	14.8	86.5
2012	581	39.1	14.8	86.7
2013	518	37.6	13.7	84.4
2014	512	35.4	14.4	81.6
2015	585	39.0	15.0	86
2016	621	41.0	15.1	82.3
2017	652	42.4	15.3	84
2018	609	40.8	14.9	84.1
2019	574	39.6	14.4	87.1
2020	572	39.1	14.6	86.4
2021	499	36.7	13.5	80.6
2022	506	37.3	13.5	87.7
2023	460	35.5	12.9	87

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
1988	484	29.0	16.6	n/a
1989	484	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	481	28.0	17.1	n/a
1991	433	24.0	18.0	n/a
1992	523	30.8	16.9	76.1
1993	516	31.0	16.6	83.9
1994	393	31.1	12.6	85
1995	443	35.0	12.7	88
1996	443	35.0	12.7	88
1997	434	33.1	13.1	80.9
1998	458	34.1	13.4	82.3
1999	497	38.0	13.1	89.5
2000	489	34.9	14.0	93.9
2001	515	35.0	14.7	93.8
2002	632	40.6	15.6	93.2
2003	632	40.6	15.6	93.2
2004	592	40.9	14.5	92.1
2005	539	41.9	12.9	92
2006	539	39.1	13.8	89.8
2007	596	39.0	15.3	85.7
2008	571	40.0	14.3	84.6
2009	597	40.0	14.9	84.6
2010	599	40.0	14.9	86.1
2011	601	40.6	14.8	86.5
2012	581	39.1	14.8	86.7
2013	518	37.6	13.7	84.4
2014	512	35.4	14.4	81.6
2015	585	39.0	15.0	86
2016	621	41.0	15.1	82.3
2017	652	42.4	15.3	84
2018	609	40.8	14.9	84.1
2019	574	39.6	14.4	87.1
2020	572	39.1	14.6	86.4
2021	499	36.7	13.5	80.6
2022	506	37.3	13.5	87.7
2023	460	35.5	12.9	87

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,342 (32.7%)	$6,889 (67.3%)	$10,232
2020	$2,015 (21.6%)	$7,328 (78.4%)	$9,343
2021	$3,253 (28.3%)	$8,249 (71.7%)	$11,502

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest Elementary

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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Northwest Elementary)	37	41	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Brownwood Independent School District (Isd))	36	46	10%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwest Elementary)	50	51	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brownwood Independent School District (Isd))	41	49	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	574	460	19.9%
African American	32	35	9.4%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	6	1	83.3%
Hispanic	276	222	19.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	236	170	28%
Two or More Races	22	32	45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.1%	87%	0.2%

Schools Near Northwest Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northwest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	311 Bluffview Dr	Brownwood	76801	Brown County	Brownwood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 646-0707	460	36	12.9	87.0%	170 (37.0%)	35 (7.6%)	222 (48.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.0%)	44.9	2492^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	46.7%		44.3	2514^th of 4647 public elementary schools	45.9%	22	38.3	55.0	39.6		38.3	55.0	33.3		16.7	$11,502	$3,253	$8,249
Coggin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	800 Rogan	Brownwood	76801	Brown County	Brownwood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 646-0462	708	54	13.1	78.7%	292 (41.2%)	27 (3.8%)	349 (49.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.9%)	43.4	2607^th of 4675 public elementary schools	44.2%		47.5	2323^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	50.0%	284	41.1	28.8	37.2	52.9	36.4	30.5	55.8	36.2	24.4	$9,838	$1,792	$8,046
East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2700 Vincent St	Brownwood	76801	Brown County	Brownwood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 646-2937	316	25	12.7	78.8%	156 (49.4%)	6 (1.9%)	129 (40.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.3%)	67.2	1237^th of 4675 public elementary schools	73.5%		66.3	1332^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	71.3%	95	65.9	46.7	58.7		70.7	51.1	41.3		34.8	$10,743	$2,058	$8,686
Woodland Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3900 4th St	Brownwood	76801	Brown County	Brownwood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 646-8633	488	35	13.9	55.1%	286 (58.6%)	4 (0.8%)	177 (36.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.1%)	54.3	1903^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	59.3%		68.3	1236^th of 4647 public elementary schools	73.4%	667	52.9	56.0	53.1		48.6	53.3	30.0		19.8	$11,052	$2,188	$8,864
Early Pri	Public	PK, KG-2	965 Early Blvd	Early	76802	Brown County	Early Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 643-9266	262	19	13.4	51.9%	159 (60.7%)	5 (1.9%)	85 (32.4%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)								(n/a)										$11,293	$1,919	$9,374
Early Elementary	Public	3-5	201 Sudderth	Early	76802	Brown County	Early Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 646-5511	255	23	10.9	51.8%	173 (67.8%)	4 (1.6%)	63 (24.7%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	76.4	883^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	81.1%		66.6	1321^st of 4647 public elementary schools	71.6%	438	62.7	63.2	60.6		49.3	53.4	66.7		36.1	$11,359	$1,922	$9,438
J B Stephens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 N Sixth St	Bangs	76823	Brown County	Bangs Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 752-7236	418	30	13.7	70.8%	296 (70.8%)	10 (2.4%)	104 (24.9%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	48.6	2234^th of 4675 public elementary schools	52.2%		56	1819^th of 4647 public elementary schools	60.9%	415	52.5	62.0	45.5		45.9	34.0	32.3		23.1	$9,801	$1,420	$8,381
May Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3400 Cr 411 E	May	76857	Brown County	May Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 259-3711	120	12	10.1	71.7%	88 (73.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.7%)	48.9	2214^th of 4675 public elementary schools	52.6%		38.5	2895^th of 4647 public elementary schools	37.7%	681	46.2	44.4	21.1	42.9	46.2	50.0	63.2	47.6	21.1	$13,273	$2,483	$10,790
Santa Anna Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	701 Bowie St	Santa Anna	76878	Coleman County	Santa Anna Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 348-3138	155	11	14.5	99.4%	98 (63.2%)	10 (6.5%)	40 (25.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.5%)	38.7	2885^th of 4675 public elementary schools	38.3%		34.1	3147^th of 4647 public elementary schools	32.3%	262	43.8	28.6	31.3	59.1	25.0	52.4	25.0	45.5	12.5	$11,503	$2,557	$8,945

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Northwest Elementary?

Students at Northwest Elementary are 48% Hispanic, 37% White, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races.

How many students attend Northwest Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 460 students attended Northwest Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Northwest Elementary attend?

Students who attend Northwest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brownwood Middle
High : Brownwood High School

What district is Northwest Elementary in?

Brownwood Independent School District (Isd)

Is Northwest Elementary a good school?

Northwest Elementary ranks 2492^nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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