Northwest Area Primary Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Shickshinny, Pennsylvania 18655 · Northwest Area SD
#1198 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#33444 of 50,301 nationally
About Northwest Area Primary Sch
Northwest Area Primary Sch is a public elementary located in Shickshinny, in the Northwest Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 215 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1198th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 215.
There are 3 schools in Shickshinny; Northwest Area Primary Sch ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)61.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.5
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 Northwest Area Primary Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Northwest Area Primary Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northwest Area HS
Shickshinny · Public high · Grades 7–12
406 students · 3.8 km away
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch
Shickshinny · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
260 students · 11 km away
Ross El Sch
Sweet Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
166 students · 11 km away
L R Appleman El Sch
Benton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
308 students · 12 km away
Benton Area MS
Benton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
100 students · 12 km away
Benton Area HS
Benton · Public high · Grades 9–12
200 students · 12 km away
Berwick Area HS
Berwick · Public high · Grades 9–12
692 students · 14 km away
Berwick Area MS
Berwick · Public middle · Grades 5–8
837 students · 14 km away
East Berwick El Sch
Berwick · Public elementary · Grades K–4
539 students · 14 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northwest Area Primary Sch a good school?
Northwest Area Primary Sch has a Success Index (US) of 37.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1198 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. 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 Northwest Area Primary Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Northwest Area Primary Sch ranks #1198 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #33444 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northwest Area Primary Sch?
Northwest Area Primary Sch had 215 students in 2025.
Is Northwest Area Primary Sch a elementary school or a high school?
Northwest Area Primary Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Northwest Area Primary Sch?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Northwest Area Primary Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.