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NORTHWEST ISD

Texas · Public School District
32
Schools
29,219
Students
$15,518
Per-Pupil Spend
+8% nat'l
19.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-33pp vs nat'l
95.3%
Graduation Rate
+8.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

NORTHWEST ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 29,219 students across 32 schools. It includes 20 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,518 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 20% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (32)
Elementary Schools20 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BERKSHIRE ELPK–05714
CARL E SCHLUTER ELPK–05701
CLARA LOVE ELPK–05766
HASLET ELPK–05884
J C THOMPSON ELPK–05816
J LYNDAL HUGHES ELPK–05672
JUSTIN ELPK–05605
KAY GRANGER ELPK–05755
LAKEVIEW ELPK–05547
LANCE THOMPSON ELPK–05825
LIZZIE CURTIS ELPK–05683
O A PETERSONPK–05703
PRAIRIE VIEW ELPK–05631
ROANOKE ELPK–05677
SAMUEL BECK ELPK–05725
SENDERA RANCH ELPK–05693
SEVEN HILLS ELPK–05667
SONNY & ALLEGRA NANCE ELPK–05516
W R HATFIELD ELPK–05613
WAYNE A COX ELPK–05791
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CHISHOLM TRAIL MIDDLE06–08684
GENE PIKE MIDDLE06–081,150
JOHN M TIDWELL MIDDLE06–081,039
LEO ADAMS MIDDLE06–081,383
MEDLIN MIDDLE06–08991
TRUETT WILSON MIDDLE06–081,414
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BYRON NELSON H S09–122,809
JAMES M STEELE EARLY COLLEGE H S09–12226
NORTHWEST H S09–122,264
V R EATON H S09–123,273
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DENTON CO J J A E P09–101
TARRANT COUNTY JJAEP11–111
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,518Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
85%
State
7.0%
Local (property tax)
85.2%
Federal
7.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (85%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
32
Schools
29,219
Students
20%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.3%
Opportunity Score43/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.3% graduation rate — 8.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 20% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 32 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in NORTHWEST ISD?
NORTHWEST ISD has 32 public schools, serving a total of 29,219 students.
What is the graduation rate for NORTHWEST ISD?
The graduation rate is 95.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does NORTHWEST ISD spend per student?
NORTHWEST ISD spends $15,518 per pupil — 8% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in NORTHWEST ISD?
20% of students in NORTHWEST ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in NORTHWEST ISD?
No, NORTHWEST ISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does NORTHWEST ISD serve?
NORTHWEST ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for NORTHWEST ISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in NORTHWEST ISD is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.