Northwest Area Intermediate Sch

260 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Northwest Area Intermediate School is a public educational institution located in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, serving as a key component of the Northwest Area School District. Situated at 21 Sunset Lake Road, the school typically focuses on the middle-grade levels, providing a bridge between elementary foundations and secondary education. The school aims to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and personal responsibility among its students.

As part of a smaller, rural school district, Northwest Area Intermediate School emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where teachers and staff can provide more personalized attention to students. The curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while incorporating extracurricular opportunities that help students explore their interests in arts, athletics, and technology. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional learning, the school seeks to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

260

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Area Intermediate Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	1
Asian	2
Two or More	15

White
242 (93.1%)
Two or More
15 (5.8%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
Hispanic
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northwest Area SD
Phone:	(570)256-3649
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 3 68

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 65