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#1552 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 45% in state
Northwestern Elementary School
Elementary School · Northwestern Local · Springfield, OH
A Northwestern Local elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5610 Troy Rd, Springfield, OH 45502
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwestern Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 61% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.6%
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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,994/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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
$87,378
Median home value
$225,500
Median rent
$886/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
86.8%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Northwestern Local
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,522NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwestern Elementary School is listed in Northwestern Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwestern Elementary School
Northwestern Elementary School is a public elementary school in Springfield, OH, part of Northwestern Local, serving approximately 945 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,552 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwestern Elementary School
What grades does Northwestern Elementary School serve?
Northwestern Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 945 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School is 20.5:1. 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 OH?
Northwestern Elementary School ranks #1,552 of 3,441 schools in OH.
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 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
36.6% 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
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 945
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (937) 964-1351
- Area population (ZIP 45502)
- 17,076
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 45502; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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