Northwest 5th Grade Center serves 183 students in grades 5.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 5
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwest 5th Grade Center is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
24%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
51%
68%
Hawaiian
12%
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 12/29/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northwest 5th Grade Center?
183 students attend Northwest 5th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Northwest 5th Grade Center students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Hawaiian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest 5th Grade Center?
Northwest 5th Grade Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Northwest 5th Grade Center offer ?
Northwest 5th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Northwest 5th Grade Center part of?
Northwest 5th Grade Center is part of Marshall School District.
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