Northwestern Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mardela Springs, Maryland 21837 · Wicomico County Public Schools
#280 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland
#19219 of 50,301 nationally
About Northwestern Elementary
Northwestern Elementary is a public elementary located in Mardela Springs, in the Wicomico County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 340 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 280th of 879 ranked elementary schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 340.
There are 2 schools in Mardela Springs; Northwestern Elementary ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Northwestern Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Northwestern Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mardela Middle & High
Mardela Springs · Public high · Grades 6–12
742 students · 467 m away
Vienna Elementary School
Vienna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
183 students · 7.6 km away
Westside Intermediate
Hebron · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
342 students · 7.7 km away
Westside Primary
Quantico · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
201 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
John H. Bayne Elementary
Capitol Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
Ritchie Park Elementary
Rockville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
Beacon Heights Elementary
Riverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
Westside Intermediate
Hebron · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
342 students
Belmont Elementary
Olney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
343 students
Fruitland Intermediate
Fruitland · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
343 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Northwestern Elementary a good school?
Northwestern Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 58.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #280 of 879 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Northwestern Elementary rank in Maryland?
Northwestern Elementary ranks #280 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland and #19219 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northwestern Elementary?
Northwestern Elementary had 340 students in 2025.
Is Northwestern Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Northwestern Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Northwestern Elementary?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Northwestern Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.