Is Northwest Elementary a good school?

Northwest Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.3% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Northwest Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 456 students attended Northwest Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Northwest Elementary?

Students at Northwest Elementary are 87% Hispanic, 10% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Northwest Elementary attend?

Students who attend Northwest Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Hereford J H Middle : Hereford Preparatory Academy High : Hereford High School

Northwest Elementary

Summary:

Northwest Elementary is a public elementary school located in Hereford, Texas, serving 456 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Hereford Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 744 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwest Elementary faces several key challenges, including declining academic performance, achievement gaps among student subgroups, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The school's proficiency rates in reading and math are 10-20 percentage points lower than the Hereford ISD and Texas state averages, and its statewide ranking has dropped from the top 25% of Texas elementary schools in 2020-2021 to the bottom 20% in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students struggling the most.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Hereford ISD, such as West Central Elementary, Bluebonnet Elementary, and Aikman Elementary, Northwest Elementary generally performs worse on academic measures, despite serving a similar student population. This suggests that there may be opportunities for the school to learn from the practices and strategies of its higher-performing counterparts to drive academic improvement.

Detail:

Public K-5

400 Moreman
Hereford, TX 79045-2804

(806) 363-7660

District: Hereford Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3818^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,599

Students who attend Northwest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hereford J H
	Hereford Preparatory Academy
High:	Hereford High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 456

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

87.3%

White:

9.9%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwest Elementary ranks worse than 81.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Hereford Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.98. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Northwest Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hereford Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (87.3%), White (9.9%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hereford Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary is 17.1. 2 elementary schools in the Hereford Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Northwest Elementary employs 26.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Elementary is $8,599, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Hereford Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hereford Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hereford Independent School District (Isd) 744^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2009	50.70	2211^th	3884	43.1%
2010	42.18	2737^th	3937	30.5%
2011	48.60	2491^st	4095	39.2%
2012	41.63	2796^th	4206	33.5%
2013	64.68	1458^th	4221	65.5%
2014	52.47	2183^rd	4260	48.8%
2015	44.47	2626^th	4320	39.2%
2016	54.04	2107^th	4286	50.8%
2017	37.54	2681^st	4329	38.1%
2018	42.12	2417^th	4359	44.6%
2019	36.72	2901^st	4479	35.2%
2021	71.56	1054^th	4578	77.0%
2022	49.18	2197^th	4581	52.0%
2023	30.52	3372^nd	4647	27.4%
2024	23.98	3818^th	4675	18.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.96	1974^th	3226	38.8%
2019	35.58	2363^rd	3333	29.1%
2021	73.92	495^th	3446	85.6%
2022	64.97	897^th	3487	74.3%
2023	38.61	2333^rd	3556	34.4%

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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
2018	35.12	2373^rd	3558	33.3%
2019	33.33	2556^th	3684	30.6%
2021	54.02	1205^th	3799	68.3%
2022	53.27	1383^rd	3952	65.0%
2023	44.41	1991^st	4086	51.3%

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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	TX State Percentile
2018	44.05	2412^th	4264	43.4%
2019	40.47	2747^th	4309	36.2%
2021	77.89	521^st	4451	88.3%
2022	57.89	1620^th	4477	63.8%
2023	32.85	3347^th	4521	26.0%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Northwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	73.02	15^th	112	86.6%
2019	64.16	27^th	93	71.0%

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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
2018	35.36	2918^th	4306	32.2%
2019	31.80	3219^th	4348	26.0%
2021	78.31	749^th	4499	83.4%
2022	51.88	2030^th	4561	55.5%
2023	30.71	3361^st	4588	26.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	60.87	1456^th	3106	53.1%
2019	23.45	2844^th	3184	10.7%
2023	77.78	14^th	2980	99.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Northwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.17	2874^th	4240	32.2%
2019	45.33	2300^th	4295	46.4%
2021	72.37	640^th	4331	85.2%
2022	63.64	1192^nd	4461	73.3%

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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
2018	49.63	2010^th	4319	53.5%
2019	42.10	2518^th	4357	42.2%
2021	62.10	1387^th	4498	69.2%
2022	46.99	2330^th	4563	48.9%
2023	31.79	3273^rd	4585	28.6%

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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
2018	43.96	2336^th	4168	44.0%
2019	33.09	3084^th	4188	26.4%
2021	71.58	825^th	4329	80.9%
2023	33.46	3192^nd	4401	27.5%

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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
2018	49.86	1585^th	3127	49.3%
2019	67.13	890^th	3142	71.7%
2021	94.64	43^rd	3082	98.6%
2023	35.45	2175^th	3106	30.0%

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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	Total
1988	176	8	7	398	n/a	n/a	n/a	589
1989	178	7	5	337	0	n/a	n/a	527
1990	186	4	2	326	1	n/a	n/a	519
1991	159	5	3	346	0	n/a	n/a	513
1992	151	6	0	340	0	n/a	n/a	497
1993	152	8	0	355	2	n/a	n/a	517
1994	129	8	2	354	1	n/a	n/a	494
1995	101	9	2	342	0	n/a	n/a	454
1996	101	9	2	342	0	n/a	n/a	454
1997	112	7	3	309	1	n/a	n/a	432
1998	100	9	2	299	1	n/a	n/a	411
1999	99	11	2	301	1	n/a	n/a	414
2000	109	8	1	266	0	n/a	n/a	384
2001	87	10	1	283	0	n/a	n/a	381
2002	63	6	0	282	0	n/a	n/a	351
2003	63	6	0	282	0	n/a	n/a	351
2004	66	10	0	289	0	n/a	n/a	365
2005	83	10	2	286	0	n/a	n/a	381
2006	86	11	3	331	0	n/a	n/a	431
2007	112	3	4	326	0	n/a	n/a	445
2008	102	4	3	376	0	n/a	n/a	485
2009	94	7	1	336	0	n/a	n/a	438
2010	104	8	1	345	4	n/a	n/a	462
2011	94	6	1	376	0	0	3	480
2012	89	9	2	379	3	0	3	485
2013	84	5	2	385	1	0	3	480
2014	79	3	0	385	1	0	4	472
2015	86	2	0	404	1	0	2	495
2016	81	4	0	380	0	0	1	466
2017	68	3	0	390	0	0	2	463
2018	70	3	2	391	0	0	1	467
2019	67	4	2	408	1	0	1	483
2020	70	4	3	398	1	0	1	477
2021	57	4	2	390	1	0	4	458
2022	62	8	1	382	1	0	3	457
2023	45	6	0	398	2	0	5	456

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	589	32.0	18.4	n/a
1989	527	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	519	33.0	15.7	n/a
1991	513	32.5	15.7	n/a
1992	497	35.4	14.0	58.8
1993	517	36.0	14.4	67.3
1994	494	35.5	13.9	64.2
1995	454	32.3	14.1	65.6
1996	454	32.3	14.1	65.6
1997	432	30.9	14.0	65.3
1998	411	30.4	13.5	65.7
1999	414	28.8	14.4	75.8
2000	384	27.7	13.9	72.7
2001	381	25.0	15.2	75.1
2002	351	27.4	12.8	71.8
2003	351	27.4	12.8	71.8
2004	365	27.2	13.4	72.1
2005	381	27.5	13.9	70.9
2006	431	29.5	14.6	76.1
2007	445	29.3	15.2	73.3
2008	485	33.0	14.7	75.1
2009	438	34.7	12.6	69.9
2010	462	35.3	13.0	73.8
2011	480	34.9	13.7	74.8
2012	485	33.5	14.4	77.5
2013	480	29.3	16.3	78.3
2014	472	29.0	16.2	77.3
2015	495	30.0	16.5	76.2
2016	466	31.0	15.0	74.7
2017	463	30.5	15.1	76.9
2018	467	31.2	14.9	74.1
2019	483	31.1	15.5	80.7
2020	477	30.4	15.6	77.1
2021	458	30.6	14.9	75.3
2022	457	27.1	16.8	76.6
2023	456	26.6	17.1	80.7

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	589	32.0	18.4	n/a
1989	527	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	519	33.0	15.7	n/a
1991	513	32.5	15.7	n/a
1992	497	35.4	14.0	58.8
1993	517	36.0	14.4	67.3
1994	494	35.5	13.9	64.2
1995	454	32.3	14.1	65.6
1996	454	32.3	14.1	65.6
1997	432	30.9	14.0	65.3
1998	411	30.4	13.5	65.7
1999	414	28.8	14.4	75.8
2000	384	27.7	13.9	72.7
2001	381	25.0	15.2	75.1
2002	351	27.4	12.8	71.8
2003	351	27.4	12.8	71.8
2004	365	27.2	13.4	72.1
2005	381	27.5	13.9	70.9
2006	431	29.5	14.6	76.1
2007	445	29.3	15.2	73.3
2008	485	33.0	14.7	75.1
2009	438	34.7	12.6	69.9
2010	462	35.3	13.0	73.8
2011	480	34.9	13.7	74.8
2012	485	33.5	14.4	77.5
2013	480	29.3	16.3	78.3
2014	472	29.0	16.2	77.3
2015	495	30.0	16.5	76.2
2016	466	31.0	15.0	74.7
2017	463	30.5	15.1	76.9
2018	467	31.2	14.9	74.1
2019	483	31.1	15.5	80.7
2020	477	30.4	15.6	77.1
2021	458	30.6	14.9	75.3
2022	457	27.1	16.8	76.6
2023	456	26.6	17.1	80.7

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	$1,188 (15.7%)	$6,377 (84.3%)	$7,565
2020	$1,280 (16.0%)	$6,695 (83.9%)	$7,976
2021	$1,237 (14.4%)	$7,363 (85.6%)	$8,599

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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2901^st of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 3372^nd of 4647 Elementary schools	7.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Northwest Elementary)	30	42	12%
3rd Grade Reading (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))	34	40	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwest Elementary)	29	34	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))	38	40	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Northwest Elementary)	39	21	18%
4th Grade Reading (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))	36	31	5%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Elementary)	36	16	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))	32	38	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Northwest Elementary)	37	34	3%
5th Grade Reading (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))	34	40	6%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Elementary)	68	70	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))	49	54	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Northwest Elementary)	39	25	14%
5th Grade Science (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))	25	28	3%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	483	456	5.6%
African American	4	6	50%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	408	398	2.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	67	45	32.8%
Two or More Races	1	5	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.7%	80.7%	0%

Schools Near Northwest Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)	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 Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northwest Elementary	Public	K-5	400 Moreman	Hereford	79045	Deaf Smith County	Hereford Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 363-7660	456	27	17.1	80.7%	45 (9.9%)	6 (1.3%)	398 (87.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	24	3818^th of 4675 public elementary schools	18.3%		30.5	3372^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	27.4%	446		31.3	22.5	41.8	27.7	22.2	43.0	12.7	$8,599	$1,237	$7,363
West Central Elementary	Public	K-5	120 Campbell St	Hereford	79045	Deaf Smith County	Hereford Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 363-7690	361	22	16.7	86.4%	20 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	340 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23.2	3861^st of 4675 public elementary schools	17.4%		27.3	3550^th of 4647 public elementary schools	23.6%	311	60.0	28.9	32.7	32.7	25.0	32.0	38.5	13.5	$9,245	$1,528	$7,716
Bluebonnet Elementary	Public	K-5	221 16th St	Hereford	79045	Deaf Smith County	Hereford Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 363-7650	404	24	17.1	89.6%	13 (3.2%)	5 (1.2%)	382 (94.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	34.8	3132^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	33.0%		33.3	3201^st of 4647 public elementary schools	31.1%	69		35.4	29.5	43.3	41.5	36.1	39.4	19.7	$9,687	$1,455	$8,232
Aikman Elementary	Public	K-5	900 Ave K	Hereford	79045	Deaf Smith County	Hereford Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 363-7640	378	23	16.1	91.8%	13 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	365 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74.4	962^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	79.4%		70.2	1157^th of 4647 public elementary schools	75.1%	195		64.5	60.0	65.7	66.1	72.0	58.2	16.4	$9,273	$1,367	$7,905

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