Northwest Primary School

8436 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Northwest Primary School serves 367 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Northwest Primary School's student population of 367 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
'We educate, motivate and inspire each student to achieve his or her highest potential.'

School Rankings

The diversity score of Northwest Primary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
8%
White
90%
65%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Northwest Primary School often compared to?
Northwest Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tuslaw Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Northwest Primary School?
367 students attend Northwest Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Northwest Primary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest Primary School?
Northwest Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwest Primary School offer ?
Northwest Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Primary School part of?
Northwest Primary School is part of Northwest Local School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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