Northwest Area Primary School

Public PK, KG-2

 417 Shickshinny Lake Rd
       Shickshinny, PA  18655


(570) 864-3461

District: Northwest Area School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,134 Help


Students who attend Northwest Area Primary School usually attend:

High:    Northwest Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  211

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.8%
Two or more races:
4.3%
Asian:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.1% Help


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Compare Details Northwest Area Primary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2010 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), two or more races (4.3%), Asian (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest Area Primary School is 17.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Area Primary School is $22,134.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northwest Area Primary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Northwest Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Area School District 312th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwest Area Primary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.45 202nd 1302 84.5%
2004 47.27 828th 1308 36.7%
2005 42.91 905th 1299 30.3%
2006 48.71 999th 1545 35.3%
2007 50.98 947th 1555 39.1%
2008 54.40 886th 1551 42.9%
2009 49.74 991st 1549 36.0%
2010 53.92 938th 1579 40.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Northwest Area Primary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 367 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1989 380 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1990 369 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1991 347 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1992 370 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1993 371 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1994 399 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1995 353 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1996 353 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1997 356 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1998 341 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1999 370 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2000 377 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2001 302 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2002 311 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2003 311 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2004 280 7 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 291
2005 287 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2006 299 2 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2007 275 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2008 291 8 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2009 276 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2010 273 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2011 252 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 258
2012 242 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 248
2013 243 1 0 3 0 3 1 0 251
2014 220 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 226
2015 186 0 0 3 0 1 3 0 193
2016 287 1 1 5 0 2 3 0 299
2017 241 2 2 9 0 2 1 0 257
2018 267 2 2 9 0 1 7 0 288
2019 203 1 1 3 0 0 14 0 222
2020 212 1 1 4 0 0 15 0 233
2021 203 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 211
2022 203 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 210
2023 200 0 1 1 0 0 9 0 211

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwest Area Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 368 18.4 20.0 n/a
1989 382 18.4 20.7 n/a
1990 371 18.4 20.1 0
1991 350 18.4 19.0 n/a
1992 373 18.4 20.2 n/a
1993 377 18.0 20.9 n/a
1994 406 18.0 22.6 n/a
1995 356 21.0 17.0 n/a
1996 356 21.0 17.0 n/a
1997 359 21.0 17.1 n/a
1998 345 21.0 16.4 n/a
1999 374 20.0 18.7 n/a
2000 384 21.0 18.3 37.8
2001 306 20.5 14.9 41.2
2002 315 19.3 16.3 41.9
2003 315 19.3 16.3 41.9
2004 291 19.3 15.1 43.3
2005 295 19.3 15.3 44.7
2006 308 17.6 17.5 40.3
2007 282 18.3 15.4 50.4
2008 302 36.0 8.4 36.4
2009 283 22.0 12.9 38.9
2010 281 22.0 12.7 35.9
2011 258 22.0 11.7 38
2012 248 15.0 16.5 39.5
2013 251 14.0 17.9 45
2014 226 14.0 16.1 46.5
2015 193 15.0 12.8 39.4
2016 299 16.0 18.6 49.2
2017 257 11.0 23.3 47.1
2018 288 12.0 24.0 49.3
2019 222 12.0 18.5 55.9
2020 233 13.0 17.9 49.8
2021 211 12.0 17.5 44.5
2022 210 12.5 16.8 49.5
2023 211 12.0 17.5 53.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwest Area Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 368 18.4 20.0 n/a
1989 382 18.4 20.7 n/a
1990 371 18.4 20.1 0
1991 350 18.4 19.0 n/a
1992 373 18.4 20.2 n/a
1993 377 18.0 20.9 n/a
1994 406 18.0 22.6 n/a
1995 356 21.0 17.0 n/a
1996 356 21.0 17.0 n/a
1997 359 21.0 17.1 n/a
1998 345 21.0 16.4 n/a
1999 374 20.0 18.7 n/a
2000 384 21.0 18.3 37.8
2001 306 20.5 14.9 41.2
2002 315 19.3 16.3 41.9
2003 315 19.3 16.3 41.9
2004 291 19.3 15.1 43.3
2005 295 19.3 15.3 44.7
2006 308 17.6 17.5 40.3
2007 282 18.3 15.4 50.4
2008 302 36.0 8.4 36.4
2009 283 22.0 12.9 38.9
2010 281 22.0 12.7 35.9
2011 258 22.0 11.7 38
2012 248 15.0 16.5 39.5
2013 251 14.0 17.9 45
2014 226 14.0 16.1 46.5
2015 193 15.0 12.8 39.4
2016 299 16.0 18.6 49.2
2017 257 11.0 23.3 47.1
2018 288 12.0 24.0 49.3
2019 222 12.0 18.5 55.9
2020 233 13.0 17.9 49.8
2021 211 12.0 17.5 44.5
2022 210 12.5 16.8 49.5
2023 211 12.0 17.5 53.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwest Area Primary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $538 (3.1%) $16,855 (96.9%) $17,393
2020 $444 (2.4%) $17,773 (97.6%) $18,218
2021 $553 (2.6%) $20,456 (97.4%) $21,008
2022 $572 (2.6%) $21,562 (97.4%) $22,134

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest Area Primary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students222211
 5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White203200
 1.5%
Two or More Races149
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.9%53.1%
 2.8%


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Students who attend Northwest Area Primary School usually go on to attend:

High : Northwest Area High School

Students at Northwest Area Primary School are 95% White, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 211 students attended Northwest Area Primary School.


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