Northwest

www.leominsterschools.org

665 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Northwest Elementary School, located at 45 Stearns Avenue in Leominster, Massachusetts, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Leominster Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prioritizes student growth, social-emotional development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. By providing a structured curriculum and engaging learning opportunities, Northwest aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while emphasizing the importance of community involvement.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for families to access essential resources, including school calendars, faculty contacts, and district-wide policies. Through consistent communication and a focus on collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and parents, Northwest Elementary works to maintain a safe and stimulating atmosphere. Located in the heart of Leominster, the school reflects the city’s broader commitment to public education and the cultivation of well-rounded, responsible citizens.

665

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	331
Black	67
Asian	25
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

Hispanic
331 (49.8%)
White
213 (32.0%)
Black
67 (10.1%)
Two or More
27 (4.1%)
Asian
25 (3.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Leominster
Phone:	(978)534-7756
Website:	http://www.leominsterschools.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 152

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 146