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#801 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 44% in state
Northwestern Elementary School
Elementary School · Northwestern School Corp · Kokomo, IN
A Northwestern School Corp elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
4223 W Rd 350 N, Kokomo, IN 46901
- Math 54% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwestern Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Northwestern Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,905/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kokomo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,041
Median home value
$131,700
Median rent
$869/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Lafayette Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 680 | Compare → |
| Pettit Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Bon Air Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | PK–2 | 4.4 mi | 264 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Northwestern School Corp
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwestern Elementary School is listed in Northwestern School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwestern Elementary School
Northwestern Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kokomo, IN, part of Northwestern School Corp, serving approximately 665 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #801 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwestern Elementary School
What grades does Northwestern Elementary School serve?
Northwestern Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 665 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwestern Elementary School rank in IN?
Northwestern Elementary School ranks #801 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Northwestern Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwestern Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Northwestern Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwestern Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northwestern Elementary School a charter school?
No, Northwestern Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwestern Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Northwestern Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwestern Elementary School?
25.3% of students at Northwestern Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 665
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (765) 454-2335
- Area population (ZIP 46901)
- 38,254
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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