NORTHWEST ISD

District Overview
Headquartered at 2001 Texan Drive in Justin, Texas, Northwest Independent School District operates as a thriving, traditional public school system serving the greater Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. Positioned within a large city setting, this open, non-charter district oversees 37 operational schools, delivering a complete educational continuum from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Northwest ISD educates a diverse student body of over 32,000 learners, fostering an inclusive and comprehensive learning environment designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of children from early childhood through high school graduation.

To cultivate academic success and ensure smooth day-to-day operations across its campuses, Northwest ISD relies on a robust workforce of over 7,350 full-time equivalent personnel. The district's instructional mission is led by more than 4,200 full-time equivalent teachers, reinforced by approximately 370 instructional aides and over 2,780 dedicated support staff members. For parents seeking a well-resourced learning environment for their children, students looking for broad educational opportunities, and researchers examining public education dynamics in expanding metropolitan centers, Northwest ISD represents a key educational cornerstone in North Texas.
37
Total Schools
32,098
Total Students
4,204.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHWEST ISD
Demographic Student Count
White15,221
Hispanic8,159
Black4,364
Asian2,628
Two or More1,502
American Indian151
Pacific Islander73
  • White
    15,221 (47.4%)
  • Hispanic
    8,159 (25.4%)
  • Black
    4,364 (13.6%)
  • Asian
    2,628 (8.2%)
  • Two or More
    1,502 (4.7%)
  • American Indian
    151 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    73 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in NORTHWEST ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary23
Middle7
High5
Other8
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:37
Students:32,098*
Teachers (FTE):4,204.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.6
Schools in NORTHWEST ISD
Found 43 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th