About This School
Northwest Elementary School is located in Kinston, NC and is one of 9 elementary schools in Lenoir County Public Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 480 students in grades K-5.
Northwest Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Northwest Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Northwest Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Northwest Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Northwest Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Northwest Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Northwest Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Northwest Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Lenoir County Public Schools District Spending
$8,413Per Pupil
The Lenoir County Public Schools spends $8,413 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 31% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Lenoir County Public Schools District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For North Carolina, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 EOG Results and EOC Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Nova School 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Nova Behavioral Healthcare - F 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Children's Village Academy 2.2 miles |  |
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| Southeast Elementary School 2.3 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Lenoir County Public Schools School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Northwest Elementary School1701 Old Well Rd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-5143
www.lenoir.k12.nc.us...
Test Scores
About the EOG
What is it?
The End-of-Grades (EOG) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level. Students who do not score at the proficient level are eligible for remedial help, may retake the exam and may not be promot
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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For North Carolina, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 EOG Results and EOC Results for all subjects tested.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 480
47%
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Northwest Elementary School had 69% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. North Carolina had 33% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Black
69%
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26%
Hispanic
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Northwest Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Northwest Elementary School
5
Rachel: I have three children at Northwest Elementary and I am very pleased with the staff, teachers and principal!
Submitted by a Parent on Jan 13, 2012
Northwest Elementary School
i like this school but they need to help some kids more than others my child has adhd and it seem like no one is trying to help him, it not only start at home but at school too
Submitted by a Parent on Dec 7, 2010
About Kinston, NC
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