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What's the biggest difference between Northwestern Elementary School and what you expected?
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Enrollment
337
Elementary
DISTRICT 523 · STATE 453
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 220003900405
Northwestern Elementary School
4200 Rollins Road, Zachary, LA 70791 · (225) 654-2786 · East Baton Rouge Parish
GRADES KG–KGELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL337 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 14.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
226 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 70%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 337 | 100% |
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Northwestern Elementary School→Rollins Place Elementary→Zachary Elementary School→Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School→Northwestern Middle School→Zachary High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Zachary Community School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Northwestern Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Elementary School this school | 337 | 67.1% | N/A |
| Cypress Springs Elementary School Ruston | 369 | 72.6% | 32.0% |
| Rougon Elementary School Rougon | 414 | 67.9% | 25.0% |
| John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary LaPlace | 428 | 63.6% | 40.3% |
| Swartz Upper Elementary School Monroe | 350 | 66.3% | 30.8% |
| Napoleonville Primary School Napoleonville | 369 | 69.9% | 26.2% |
Matched among Louisiana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Northwestern Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana | In East Baton Rouge Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 337 | #489 of 714 | #43 of 67 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #390 of 655 | #43 of 60 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.9% | #275 of 655 | #19 of 60 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 67.1% | #447 of 705 | #50 of 65 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -14.5% | #239 of 436 | #24 of 39 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
337
-20 (-6%) vs 2020
-54% since 2010-11, when it was 727
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
was 17.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 337 | 24.4 | 13.8:1 | 67% (226) |
| 2023-24 | 351 | 26.4 | 13.3:1 | 67% (236) |
| 2022-23 | 417 | 22.1 | 18.9:1 | 60% (252) |
| 2020-21 | 357 | 21 | 17.0:1 | 99% (354) |
| 2017-18 | 394 | 19 | 20.7:1 | 29% (116) |
| 2015-16 | 359 | 61 | 5.9:1 | 51% (183) |
| 2010-11 | 727 | 51 | 14.3:1 | 49% (355) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Northwestern Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 14% (394 to 337); teachers up 29% (19 to 24.4).
About Northwestern Elementary School
Northwestern Elementary School is a low-enrollment elementary school located in Zachary, Louisiana. Enrollment stands at 337 students, covering kindergarten. The school is 26% below the average for elementary schools in Louisiana.
Northwestern Elementary School reports to Zachary Community School District, which has 7 schools and 5,494 students.
Black students are 62% of those enrolled at Northwestern Elementary School. Other reported shares: 27% White, 7% multiracial, and 3% Hispanic. That compares with about 44% Black among all East Baton Rouge Parish residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 54%.
The school lists 24.4 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The average for elementary schools in Louisiana is about 14.0:1. A total of 226 students, or 67%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is in line with the 70% average for public schools in East Baton Rouge Parish.
American Community Survey estimates for East Baton Rouge Parish show that the median household earns about $63,071 a year, about 39% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 14% of residents are in poverty. East Baton Rouge Parish has 132 public schools with about 66,892 students, including Northwestern Elementary School.
The closest school to Northwestern Elementary School is Zachary Early Learning Center, located about 0.3 miles away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Northwestern Elementary School.
Northwestern Elementary School is coded as Town: Fringe in federal locale data.
Over 4 years, enrollment fell by 20 students, from 357 to 337. Students per teacher dropped from 17.0 in 2020-21 to 13.8 in 2024-25.
The discussion board for Northwestern Elementary School is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
East Baton Rouge Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
452,938
Census ACS
Median income
$63,071
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
132
66,892 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Zachary Community School District
- Zachary High SchoolHigh · 1,726 students
- Northwestern Middle SchoolMiddle · 841 students
- Copper Mill Elementary/Middle SchoolMiddle · 837 students
- Zachary Elementary SchoolElementary · 778 students
- Rollins Place ElementaryElementary · 774 students
- Zachary Early Learning CenterElementary · 201 students
Other schools in Zachary
- Zachary High SchoolHigh · 1,726 students
- Northwestern Middle SchoolMiddle · 841 students
- Copper Mill Elementary/Middle SchoolMiddle · 837 students
- Zachary Elementary SchoolElementary · 778 students
- Rollins Place ElementaryElementary · 774 students
- Zachary Early Learning CenterElementary · 201 students
Other Northwestern Elementary schools
9 other US public schools in 9 states are named Northwestern Elementary. Northwestern Elementary School is the 7th largest of the 10.
- Northwestern Elementary SchoolSpringfield, OH · 950 students
- Northwestern Elementary SchoolKokomo, IN · 665 students
- Northwestern Elementary SchoolWest Salem, OH · 632 students
- Northwestern ElementaryPoplar, WI · 515 students
- Northwestern Elementary SchoolAlbion, PA · 350 students
Nearby schools
- Zachary Early Learning Center0.3 mi · 201
- Rollins Place Elementary0.4 mi · 774
- Zachary High School0.5 mi · 1,726
- Northwestern Middle School0.5 mi · 841
- Zachary Elementary School1.3 mi · 778
- Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School2.1 mi · 837
Frequently asked questions
About Northwestern Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School enrolls approximately 337 students in grades KG-KG.
What grades does Northwestern Elementary School serve?
Northwestern Elementary School serves grades KG-KG.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School is approximately 13.8:1 (24 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Northwestern Elementary School?
At Northwestern Elementary School, the student body is approximately 27% White, 3% Hispanic, 62% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Northwestern Elementary School public or private?
Northwestern Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Zachary Community School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.