Excellent
#326 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 9% in state
Northwestern Elementary School
Elementary School · Northwestern Local · West Salem, OH
A Northwestern Local elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7334 N Elyria Rd, West Salem, OH 44287
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwestern Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 82% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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
38.4%
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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average361/100K
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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
$71,146
Median home value
$171,300
Median rent
$788/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44287; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,921NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%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 West Salem, OH, part of Northwestern Local, serving approximately 636 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #326 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% 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 5th.
How many students attend Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School is 17.7:1. 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 #326 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Northwestern Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwestern Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% 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?
38.4% 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 636
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (419) 846-3519
- Area population (ZIP 44287)
- 7,892
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 44287; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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