Northwest Primary School serves 365 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwest Primary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
'We educate, motivate and inspire each student to achieve his or her highest potential.'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwest Primary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
90%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northwest Primary School?
365 students attend Northwest Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Northwest Primary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Primary School?
Northwest Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwest Primary School offer ?
Northwest Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Primary School part of?
Northwest Primary School is part of Northwest Local School District.
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