Northwest Public Schools School District

The Northwest Public Schools School District is located in Grand Island, NE and includes 5 schools that serve 1,429 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Northwest Public Schools School District spends $8,760 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 67% on instruction, 28% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Northwest Public Schools School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NE state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Northwest Public Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Northwest Public Schools School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Northwest Public Schools School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.