Very Good
#1051 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 31% in state
Based on limited data
Northwest Primary School
Elementary School · Northwest Local · Canal Fulton, OH
A Northwest Local elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
8436 Erie Ave NW, Canal Fulton, OH 44614
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on OH 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. OH average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northwest Primary 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated862/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canal Fulton), 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
$83,143
Median home value
$201,700
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44614; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sts Philip and James ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Nolley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–4 | 4.0 mi | 442 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Northwest Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwest Primary School is listed in Northwest Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest Primary School
Northwest Primary School is a public elementary school in Canal Fulton, OH, part of Northwest Local, serving approximately 365 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,051 of 3,441 schools in OH. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Primary School
What grades does Northwest Primary School serve?
Northwest Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Northwest Primary School?
Northwest Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Primary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest Primary School rank in OH?
Northwest Primary School ranks #1,051 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Northwest Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Northwest Primary School a charter school?
No, Northwest Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwest Primary School a Title I school?
No, Northwest Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Primary School?
36.2% of students at Northwest Primary 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
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Stark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (330) 854-5405
- Area population (ZIP 44614)
- 13,088
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
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 44614; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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