At a glance
Reported students
477
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi elementary enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 422 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538
Northwest Elementary: 477 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 489
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Northwest Elementary
Northwest Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Flowood. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Rankin County School District. NCES reports 477 students for 2024–25.
Among 422 elementary schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 404.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, below the Mississippi median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (49.5%) and Black (32.9%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Northwest Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.96 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.5%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black32.9%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rankin County School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Richland Upper Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–06
480 reported students
Highland Bluff Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
491 reported students
Flowood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
458 reported students
McLaurin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
504 reported students
Florence Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
537 reported students
Northshore Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
539 reported students
Public schools near Northwest Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Bluff Elementary Elementary · Rankin County School District | PK–05 | 491 | 1.2 mi |
| Oakdale Elementary Elementary · Rankin County School District | PK–05 | 566 | 2.5 mi |
| Northshore Elementary Elementary · Rankin County School District | PK–05 | 539 | 3.2 mi |
| Flowood Elementary Elementary · Rankin County School District | PK–05 | 458 | 3.5 mi |
| Rouse Elementary Elementary · Rankin County School District | PK–01 | 798 | 6 mi |
| Brandon Elementary Elementary · Rankin County School District | 04–05 | 743 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Elementary
What grades does Northwest Elementary serve?
Northwest Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rankin County School District.
How many students attend Northwest Elementary?
Northwest Elementary reported 477 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 422 Mississippi elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 489 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 477 students and 35.96 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Northwest Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northwest Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rankin County School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northwest Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Northwest Elementary in?
Northwest Elementary is part of Rankin County School District, based in Brandon, MS, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northwest Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Highland Bluff Elementary (1.2 mi), Oakdale Elementary (2.5 mi), Northshore Elementary (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.