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NORTHWEST ELEM.

PublicGrades -1–6
HOUSTONIA, Missouri · PETTIS CO. R-V
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students161
Student:Teacher9.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch50%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 325
161
Total Enrollment
State avg: 55%
50%-5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

NORTHWEST ELEM. is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in HOUSTONIA, Missouri. The school enrolls 161 students. It is part of the PETTIS CO. R-V district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
161 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictPETTIS CO. R-V
County29159
CityHOUSTONIA
ZIP65333
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID291527000694

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment161
White95.7%
Hispanic / Latino3.1%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
95.7%
Hispanic
3.1%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
1.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %50%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)