Northwest Elementary

Summary:

Northwest Elementary is a public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 384 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pflugerville Independent School District, which is ranked 473 out of 968 districts in the state.

Northwest Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools. On the latest STAAR tests, only 22% of 3rd graders, 25.49% of 4th graders, and 26.32% of 5th graders were proficient or better in reading, compared to district averages of 53.66%, 53.82%, and 57.87%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (24.48%) and Hispanic (37.76%) students, as well as a significant Asian student population (14.06%), may be a contributing factor. Additionally, 70.83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to nearby schools, Northwest Elementary's performance is significantly lower. For example, Parmer Lane Elementary and Springhill Elementary, both in the Pflugerville Independent School District, outperform Northwest Elementary on STAAR tests and have higher statewide rankings. Even when compared to schools outside the district, such as Basis Pflugerville Pri (a public charter school) and Summitt Elementary (in the Austin Independent School District), Northwest Elementary's performance is significantly lower.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 14014 Thermal Dr
       Austin, TX  78728-7417


(512) 594-4400

District: Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4514th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,232 Help


Students who attend Northwest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Westview Middle
High:    John B Connally High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  384

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
37.8%
African American:
24.5%
White:
19.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northwest Elementary ranks worse than 96.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 19th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Northwest Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37.8%), African American (24.5%), White (19%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.8% 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 11.7, which is the 7th best among 20 elementary schools in the Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Elementary is $14,232, which is the highest among 20 elementary schools in the Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd) 473rd 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
2004 61.40 1418th 3465 59.1%
2005 56.58 1696th 3475 51.2%
2006 61.47 1452nd 3476 58.2%
2007 56.11 1904th 3724 48.9%
2008 50.78 2163rd 3768 42.6%
2009 39.00 2792nd 3884 28.1%
2010 52.23 2218th 3937 43.7%
2011 62.36 1674th 4095 59.1%
2012 63.67 1496th 4206 64.4%
2013 76.42 830th 4221 80.3%
2014 67.27 1347th 4260 68.4%
2015 62.18 1664th 4320 61.5%
2016 37.82 2934th 4286 31.5%
2017 23.28 3584th 4329 17.2%
2018 14.83 4062nd 4359 6.8%
2019 15.48 4131st 4479 7.8%
2021 26.22 3428th 4578 25.1%
2022 25.27 3646th 4581 20.4%
2023 23.79 3784th 4647 18.6%
2024 9.54 4514th 4675 3.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.52 894th 1046 14.5%
2019 16.22 1000th 1112 10.1%
2021 28.32 750th 961 22.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.83 2948th 3226 8.6%
2019 26.74 2837th 3333 14.9%
2021 35.62 2314th 3446 32.8%
2022 29.26 2800th 3487 19.7%
2023 28.38 2849th 3556 19.9%
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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
2018 23.38 3145th 3558 11.6%
2019 39.96 2064th 3684 44.0%
2021 46.26 1624th 3799 57.3%
2022 22.70 3528th 3952 10.7%
2023 36.52 2585th 4086 36.7%
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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
2018 15.17 4099th 4264 3.9%
2019 16.99 4075th 4309 5.4%
2021 31.37 3288th 4451 26.1%
2022 24.43 3817th 4477 14.7%
2023 22.23 3986th 4521 11.8%
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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
2018 18.33 3914th 4306 9.1%
2019 19.23 3902nd 4348 10.3%
2021 24.79 3550th 4499 21.1%
2022 24.01 3792nd 4561 16.9%
2023 33.58 3190th 4588 30.5%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.33 2856th 3106 8.0%
2019 17.64 2964th 3184 6.9%
2021 47.85 1838th 3006 38.9%
2023 67.49 1002nd 2980 66.4%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.06 4025th 4240 5.1%
2019 23.59 3789th 4295 11.8%
2021 32.66 3146th 4331 27.4%
2022 34.43 3203rd 4461 28.2%
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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
2018 14.15 4099th 4319 5.1%
2019 15.18 4073rd 4357 6.5%
2021 29.12 3251st 4498 27.7%
2022 29.27 3440th 4563 24.6%
2023 18.95 4057th 4585 11.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Northwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.16 960th 1005 4.5%
2019 9.30 953rd 1009 5.6%
2021 19.23 846th 967 12.5%
2022 23.92 827th 957 13.6%
2023 26.61 861st 1015 15.2%
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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
2018 25.24 2100th 2483 15.4%
2019 19.96 2299th 2515 8.6%
2021 27.13 1981st 2444 18.9%
2022 42.86 1359th 2421 43.9%
2023 31.07 1809th 2443 26.0%
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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
2018 13.17 4050th 4168 2.8%
2019 11.80 4100th 4188 2.1%
2021 27.66 3397th 4329 21.5%
2022 20.33 3942nd 4376 9.9%
2023 19.17 3994th 4401 9.2%
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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
2018 35.60 2152nd 3127 31.2%
2019 43.91 1853rd 3142 41.0%
2021 17.92 2779th 3082 9.8%
2022 16.66 2828th 3082 8.2%
2023 11.99 2955th 3106 4.9%
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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.

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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 431 50 28 89 5 n/a n/a 0 603
1989 396 65 37 86 1 n/a n/a 0 585
1990 413 77 36 97 1 n/a n/a 0 624
1991 368 63 30 86 1 n/a n/a 0 548
1992 407 59 37 101 4 n/a n/a 0 608
1993 396 69 43 110 4 n/a n/a 0 622
1994 342 61 34 140 5 n/a n/a 0 582
1995 321 82 44 116 3 n/a n/a 0 566
1996 321 82 44 116 3 n/a n/a 0 566
1997 335 88 53 138 4 n/a n/a 0 618
1998 316 108 64 148 2 n/a n/a 0 638
1999 272 101 49 164 4 n/a n/a 0 590
2000 242 146 55 200 4 n/a n/a 0 647
2001 234 151 48 183 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2002 162 119 45 147 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2003 162 119 45 147 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2004 158 135 46 164 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2005 143 135 50 188 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2006 121 159 63 188 2 n/a n/a 0 533
2007 118 124 59 194 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2008 114 89 57 236 1 n/a n/a 0 497
2009 134 92 65 233 4 n/a n/a 0 528
2010 147 108 64 263 5 n/a n/a 0 587
2011 127 123 72 279 1 0 31 0 633
2012 126 115 68 275 0 1 29 0 614
2013 112 111 63 214 0 1 14 0 515
2014 94 120 57 236 0 3 22 0 532
2015 89 139 61 248 0 3 22 0 562
2016 85 142 65 222 1 3 22 0 540
2017 87 142 59 215 1 1 26 0 531
2018 97 141 64 204 1 0 23 0 530
2019 99 126 74 194 2 0 35 0 530
2020 102 151 74 195 0 0 26 0 548
2021 94 116 69 143 0 1 14 0 437
2022 76 102 57 164 1 1 16 0 417
2023 73 94 54 145 1 1 16 0 384

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 603 32.0 18.8 n/a
1989 585 n/a n/a n/a
1990 624 37.0 16.8 n/a
1991 548 36.9 14.8 n/a
1992 608 37.0 16.4 11.8
1993 622 36.0 17.3 17.4
1994 582 38.4 15.2 19.6
1995 566 34.0 16.6 15.2
1996 566 34.0 16.6 15.2
1997 618 36.9 16.7 14.6
1998 638 39.7 16.1 21
1999 590 37.7 15.6 38.5
2000 647 39.1 16.5 42.3
2001 616 41.1 15.0 44.8
2002 473 34.6 13.7 41.4
2003 473 34.6 13.7 41.4
2004 503 34.5 14.6 49.1
2005 516 38.9 13.3 48.3
2006 533 38.3 13.9 55.3
2007 495 37.8 13.1 59.6
2008 497 37.4 13.3 60.4
2009 528 39.4 13.4 58
2010 587 40.9 14.3 58.3
2011 633 41.4 15.2 63.7
2012 614 43.3 14.1 64.2
2013 515 36.8 13.9 65.2
2014 532 38.2 13.9 67.3
2015 562 39.0 14.4 68
2016 540 38.0 14.2 68.9
2017 531 43.5 12.2 70.6
2018 530 42.1 12.5 67.4
2019 530 42.3 12.5 79.2
2020 548 39.2 13.9 82.3
2021 437 39.1 11.1 74.1
2022 417 36.8 11.3 71.9
2023 384 32.5 11.7 70.8

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 603 32.0 18.8 n/a
1989 585 n/a n/a n/a
1990 624 37.0 16.8 n/a
1991 548 36.9 14.8 n/a
1992 608 37.0 16.4 11.8
1993 622 36.0 17.3 17.4
1994 582 38.4 15.2 19.6
1995 566 34.0 16.6 15.2
1996 566 34.0 16.6 15.2
1997 618 36.9 16.7 14.6
1998 638 39.7 16.1 21
1999 590 37.7 15.6 38.5
2000 647 39.1 16.5 42.3
2001 616 41.1 15.0 44.8
2002 473 34.6 13.7 41.4
2003 473 34.6 13.7 41.4
2004 503 34.5 14.6 49.1
2005 516 38.9 13.3 48.3
2006 533 38.3 13.9 55.3
2007 495 37.8 13.1 59.6
2008 497 37.4 13.3 60.4
2009 528 39.4 13.4 58
2010 587 40.9 14.3 58.3
2011 633 41.4 15.2 63.7
2012 614 43.3 14.1 64.2
2013 515 36.8 13.9 65.2
2014 532 38.2 13.9 67.3
2015 562 39.0 14.4 68
2016 540 38.0 14.2 68.9
2017 531 43.5 12.2 70.6
2018 530 42.1 12.5 67.4
2019 530 42.3 12.5 79.2
2020 548 39.2 13.9 82.3
2021 437 39.1 11.1 74.1
2022 417 36.8 11.3 71.9
2023 384 32.5 11.7 70.8

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 $1,413 (13.8%) $8,844 (86.2%) $10,257
2020 $1,259 (11.1%) $10,077 (88.9%) $11,336
2021 $2,024 (14.2%) $12,208 (85.8%) $14,232

Data source: Texas 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 4131st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3784th of 4647 Elementary schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Northwest Elementary)3237
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd))4858
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwest Elementary)3339
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd))4649
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Northwest Elementary)2022
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd))4752
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Elementary)237
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd))4745
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Northwest Elementary)3049
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd))5461
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Elementary)3629
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd))5753
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Northwest Elementary)2217
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd))4733
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students530384
 27.5%
African American12694
 25.4%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian7454
 27%
Hispanic194145
 25.3%
Pacific Islander01
White9973
 26.3%
Two or More Races3516
 54.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.2%70.8%
 8.4%


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Students at Northwest Elementary are 38% Hispanic, 24% African American, 19% White, 14% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Northwest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westview Middle
High : John B Connally High School

Northwest Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.4% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 384 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 Texas Education Agency.

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