Northwestern SD

District Overview
Located at 100 Harthan Way in Albion, Pennsylvania, Northwestern School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a distant rural community within the broader Erie metropolitan area. Operating across four distinct school facilities, the district delivers a continuous academic pathway spanning from kindergarten through twelfth grade. As a primary educational cornerstone for the local area, Northwestern School District provides a well-structured academic environment designed to guide students seamlessly from their foundational early learning years through high school graduation.

Serving a student body of 1,178 learners, the district maintains a strong community atmosphere supported by an extensive professional staff. The district employs a total staff footprint of 440 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, featuring approximately 198 classroom teachers, 15 instructional aides, and over 226 support personnel who oversee administrative, operational, and student care services. This generous staffing ratio highlights the district's commitment to individual student attention and overall operational excellence. Families, students, and educational researchers seeking further information can contact the district directly at (814) 756-9400 or visit their official website at www.nwsd.org.
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Total Schools
1,178
Total Students
198.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwestern SD
Demographic Student Count
White1,103
Hispanic32
Black2
Asian2
Two or More38
American Indian1
  • White
    1,103 (93.6%)
  • Two or More
    38 (3.2%)
  • Hispanic
    32 (2.7%)
  • Black
    2 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Northwestern SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
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:4
Students:1,178*
Teachers (FTE):198.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.9
Schools in Northwestern SD
Found 4 Schools