NORTHWEST ELEM.

NORTHWEST.K12.MO.US

161 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Northwest Elementary, located at 407 W Tuck in Houstonia, Missouri, serves as a primary educational institution within the Pettis County R-V School District. As a small-town school, it functions as a foundational pillar for the local community, focusing on providing essential academic instruction to young learners in the area. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes fundamental skills, student development, and community engagement.

The school operates under the broader Northwest School District, which aims to prepare students for future academic success through a structured curriculum and collaborative learning atmosphere. By leveraging its rural setting, the school maintains a close-knit culture where faculty and staff work to ensure that each child receives individualized attention. For parents and community members seeking more detailed information regarding the school’s academic programs, district policies, and calendar events, the official website at [northwest.k12.mo.us](http://northwest.k12.mo.us) serves as the primary resource for updates and school-related communications.

161

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHWEST ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	5
Two or More	2

White
154 (95.7%)
Hispanic
5 (3.1%)
Two or More
2 (1.2%)

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:	PETTIS CO. R-V
Phone:	(660)568-3315
Website:	http://NORTHWEST.K12.MO.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 28