NORTHWEST EL

www.herefordisd.net

479 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Northwest Elementary is a public school located in Hereford, Texas, serving as part of the Hereford Independent School District. Situated at 400 Moreman, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged students within the local community. As a part of the Hereford ISD, Northwest Elementary operates under the district’s mission to foster academic growth and prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, focusing on core curriculum standards while encouraging student engagement and development. By maintaining a connection to the broader Hereford school community, Northwest Elementary utilizes district resources and local support systems to ensure that its students receive a well-rounded experience. For families or interested parties looking for detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or contact details, the official district website at http://www.herefordisd.net serves as the primary resource.

479

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHWEST EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	431
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
431 (90.0%)
White
38 (7.9%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
3 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HEREFORD ISD
Phone:	(806)363-7660
Website:	http://www.herefordisd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	377
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 72