Excellent
#379 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 8% in state
Northwest Elementary School
Elementary School · Amityville Union Free School District · Amityville, NY
An Amityville Union Free School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
450 COUNTY LINE RD, Amityville, NY 11701
- Math 42% proficient (2019)
- Reading 52% proficient (2019)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwest Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 20 points since 2016, reaching 47% in 2019, across a 8-year record (2012–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2012-2019) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2012-2019)
Based on 16 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northwest 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. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,639
Median home value
$489,000
Median rent
$2,307/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11701; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Northeast SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–2 | 0.9 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Mckenna Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| St Martin of Tours SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 217 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Amityville Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $37,633NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwest Elementary School is listed in AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest Elementary School
Northwest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Amityville, NY, part of Amityville Union Free School District, serving approximately 575 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #379 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Elementary School
What grades does Northwest Elementary School serve?
Northwest Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Northwest Elementary School?
Northwest Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 575 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest Elementary School rank in NY?
Northwest Elementary School ranks #379 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Northwest Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Northwest Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019).
Is Northwest Elementary School a charter school?
No, Northwest Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwest Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Northwest Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Elementary School?
68.5% of students at Northwest 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 575
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (631) 565-6500
- Area population (ZIP 11701)
- 28,174
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 11701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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