At a glance
Reported students
557
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
496.5
Northwest El Sch: 557 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 540
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Northwest El Sch
Northwest El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Lebanon. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Lebanon SD. NCES reports 557 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (79.9%) and White (14.5%). English learners represent 29.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.6%. 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 El Sch
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.2 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 29.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.67
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.02
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.5%
- Hispanic79.9%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
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 Lebanon SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Harding El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
555 reported students
Southeast El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
438 reported students
Southwest El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
390 reported students
Houck El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
348 reported students
Lebanon JHS
Middle · Grades 07–08
693 reported students
Lebanon Intermediate Sch
Middle · Grades 06–06
380 reported students
Public schools near Northwest El Sch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harding El Sch Elementary · Lebanon SD | PK–05 | 555 | 1.1 mi |
| Southwest El Sch Elementary · Lebanon SD | PK–05 | 390 | 1.5 mi |
| Ebenezer El Sch Elementary · Cornwall-Lebanon SD | KG–05 | 500 | 1.5 mi |
| Houck El Sch Elementary · Lebanon SD | PK–05 | 348 | 1.6 mi |
| Southeast El Sch Elementary · Lebanon SD | PK–05 | 438 | 1.9 mi |
| Cleona El Sch Elementary · Annville-Cleona SD | KG–02 | 302 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northwest El Sch
What grades does Northwest El Sch serve?
Northwest El Sch reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lebanon SD.
How many students attend Northwest El Sch?
Northwest El Sch reported 557 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 540 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northwest El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 557 students and 44.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Northwest El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northwest El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lebanon SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Northwest El Sch in?
Northwest El Sch is part of Lebanon SD, based in Lebanon, PA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northwest El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harding El Sch (1.1 mi), Southwest El Sch (1.5 mi), Ebenezer El Sch (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.