A
Very Good
91/100

Northwestern Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 7334 N Elyria Rd, West Salem, OH 44287
Overall
A
91/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
1.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 80th percentile in Ohio
Growth
A
Students gain 1.18 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 83rd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

91
Repit Score
out of 100
636
Students
enrolled
17.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%80/1001.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%83/100Students gain 1.18 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.25 in 2009–19; 81st percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency75% (+13 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency78% (+19 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%77%reading -3 pts, math -1 pts48th percentile (list)
Low-income62%67%reading +6 pts, math +8 pts64th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7334 N Elyria Rd
City West Salem
ZIP Code 44287
District 3910033
NCES School ID 391003304665
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 44287

Understanding the community around Northwestern Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,625
Per Capita Income $31,216
Poverty Rate 5.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%
High School or Higher 91.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $159,300
Median Rent $737
Owner-Occupied 85.7%
Renter-Occupied 14.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Northwestern Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 94.8%
Two or More Races 2.8%
Hispanic/Latino 1.7%
Black 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 636
Teachers (FTE) 36.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 91 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School has 636 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1.
What grades does Northwestern Elementary School serve?
Northwestern Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Northwestern Elementary School receive per student?
Northwestern Elementary School receives $13,287 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Northwestern Elementary School in 44287 ▼
Avg Home Value
$264,150
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1-Year Change
+7.4%
% Renters
14.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026