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#486 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 38% in state
Based on limited data
Northwestern Elementary School
Elementary School · Zachary Community School District · Zachary, LA
A Zachary Community School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – Kindergarten.
4200 Rollins Road, Zachary, LA 70791
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on LA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,353/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Zachary), 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
$80,243
Median home value
$269,800
Median rent
$1,389/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70791; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 4.2 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Brownfields Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| White Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 105 | 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.
Zachary Community School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,935NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwestern Elementary School is listed in Zachary Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwestern Elementary School
Northwestern Elementary School is a public elementary school in Zachary, LA, part of Zachary Community School District, serving approximately 351 students in grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #486 of 1,288 schools in LA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
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 Kindergarten.
How many students attend Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School is 13.5:1. 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 LA?
Northwestern Elementary School ranks #486 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Northwestern Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwestern Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
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?
67.2% 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (225) 654-2786
- Area population (ZIP 70791)
- 30,097
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 70791; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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