Northwestern Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Salem, Ohio 44287 · Northwestern Local
#530 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio
#7678 of 50,301 nationally
About Northwestern Elementary School
Northwestern Elementary School is a public elementary located in West Salem, in the Northwestern Local school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 632 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 530th of 1,713 ranked elementary schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is math proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 632.
There are 3 schools in West Salem; Northwestern Elementary School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)78%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.1
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Northwestern Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northwestern High School
West Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
327 students · 252 m away
Northwestern Middle School
West Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students · 350 m away
Wooster High School
Wooster · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,182 students · 15 km away
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Fairfield North Elementary School
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Wilson Elementary School
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North Adams Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northwestern Elementary School a good school?
Northwestern Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 75.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #530 of 1,713 in Ohio. 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 School rank in Ohio?
Northwestern Elementary School ranks #530 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio and #7678 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School had 632 students in 2025.
Is Northwestern Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Northwestern Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Northwestern Elementary School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Northwestern Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.