Enrollment
215
Elementary
DISTRICT 238 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTHWEST AREA SD·NCES 421779002956
Northwest Area Primary School
417 Shickshinny Lake Rd, Shickshinny, PA 18655 · (570) 864-3461 · Luzerne County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL215 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
21.5:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.2:1 · STATE 13.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
62%
133 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 75%
Community
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 20 | 9% |
| Kindergarten | 72 | 33% |
| Grade 1 | 59 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 64 | 30% |
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 59% · 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
Based on grade levels within Northwest Area SD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Area Primary School this school | 215 | 61.9% | N/A |
| Hydetown Elementary School Titusville | 204 | 65.2% | 69.4% |
| Avella El Center Avella | 242 | 64.5% | 44.8% |
| Luther W Low Elementary School West Middlesex | 191 | 61.3% | 73.0% |
| Williamsburg Community Elementary School Williamsburg | 243 | 60.1% | 48.8% |
| Eisenhower Elementary School Indiana | 213 | 61.5% | 58.0% |
Matched among Pennsylvania 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 Northwest Area Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Pennsylvania | In Luzerne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 215 | #1,500 of 1,638 | #33 of 38 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.5:1 | #1,522 of 1,528 | #33 of 33 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 13.1% | #1,346 of 1,531 | #30 of 33 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 61.9% | #800 of 1,600 | #26 of 37 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -25.3% | #171 of 1,045 | #1 of 13 |
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
215
+4 (+2%) vs 2020
-39% since 1990-91, when it was 350
Student : Teacher
21.5:1
was 17.6:1
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 | 215 | 10 | 21.5:1 | 62% (133) |
| 2023-24 | 221 | 10 | 22.1:1 | 60% (133) |
| 2022-23 | 211 | 12 | 17.6:1 | 53% (112) |
| 2020-21 | 211 | 12 | 17.6:1 | 45% (94) |
| 2017-18 | 288 | 12 | 24.0:1 | 49% (142) |
| 2015-16 | 299 | 16 | 18.7:1 | 49% (147) |
| 2010-11 | 258 | 22 | 11.7:1 | 38% (98) |
| 2000-01 | 306 | 20 | 15.3:1 | 41% (126) |
| 1990-91 | 350 | 18 | 19.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Northwest Area Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 25% (288 to 215); teachers down 17% (12 to 10).
About Northwest Area Primary School
Northwest Area Primary School sits in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, and is classified as an elementary school. The school's 215 students are in pre-K through 2. Enrollment is 51% lower than the average for elementary schools in Pennsylvania, which is about 443.
Northwest Area SD is made up of 3 schools with 881 students in all.
Most students at Northwest Area Primary School are White: 93% of enrollment. The remaining students are 6% multiracial. Census figures show Luzerne County is about 76% White. By the diversity index, Northwest Area Primary School comes in at 13%.
Its 10 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 21.5:1. That ratio is over the 13.1:1 average for elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 62%. For comparison, public schools in Luzerne County average 85%.
Census estimates describe Luzerne County this way: median household income is about $63,691, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of people live in poverty. The public schools of Luzerne County number 65 and enroll about 45,209.
Nearby, Northwest Area High School is about 2.4 miles away. Other public schools within ten miles number at least 8.
Under the NCES locale system, Northwest Area Primary School is Rural: Distant.
Federal data show 211 students in 2020-21 and 215 in 2024-25, a difference of under 3%. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio rose from 17.6:1 to 21.5:1.
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Luzerne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
327,675
Census ACS
Median income
$63,691
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
65
45,209 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Northwest Area SD
- Northwest Area High SchoolHigh · 406 students
- Northwest Area Intermediate SchoolElementary · 260 students
Other schools in Shickshinny
- Northwest Area High SchoolHigh · 406 students
- Northwest Area Intermediate SchoolElementary · 260 students
Nearby schools
- Northwest Area High School2.4 mi · 406
- Northwest Area Intermediate School6.5 mi · 260
- Ross Elementary School6.8 mi · 166
- L R Appleman Elementary School7.6 mi · 308
- Benton Area High School7.7 mi · 200
- Benton Area Middle School7.7 mi · 100
Frequently asked questions
About Northwest Area Primary SchoolHow many students attend Northwest Area Primary School?
Northwest Area Primary School enrolls approximately 215 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Northwest Area Primary School serve?
Northwest Area Primary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at Northwest Area Primary School?
Approximately 21.5:1 students per teacher at Northwest Area Primary School.
How diverse is Northwest Area Primary School?
Northwest Area Primary School reports a student body of 93% White, 0% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Northwest Area Primary School public or private?
Northwest Area Primary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Northwest Area SD.
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