Northwest Area HS
Shickshinny, PA
Grades 7 to 12 · 406 students
Public school
Northwest Area Primary Sch
Shickshinny, Pennsylvania · Grades PreK to 2 · Northwest Area SD
Public school
About Northwest Area Primary Sch
Located in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, Northwest Area Primary Sch is a public school for pre-K through grade 2. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 215 students enrolled. There are about 21.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (10 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a rural area 5 to 25 miles from an urban area, in Luzerne County. Families comparing options will find 2 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 3 schools in Northwest Area SD.
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School facts
| Address | 417 Shickshinny Lake Rd, Shickshinny, PA 18655 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (570) 864-3461 |
| School district | Northwest Area SD |
| Grades | PreK to 2 |
| Students (2024-25) | 215 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 10 |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Rural, distant, Luzerne County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 421779002956). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Northwest Area Primary Sch serve?
Northwest Area Primary Sch serves pre-K through grade 2.
How many students attend Northwest Area Primary Sch?
Northwest Area Primary Sch reported 215 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Area Primary Sch?
About 21.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 215 students and 10 teachers in federal data.
Is Northwest Area Primary Sch a public or charter school?
Northwest Area Primary Sch is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Northwest Area Primary Sch in?
Northwest Area Primary Sch is part of Northwest Area SD. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/pa/northwest-area-sd/
Where is Northwest Area Primary Sch located?
Northwest Area Primary Sch is at 417 Shickshinny Lake Rd, Shickshinny, PA 18655. The phone number is (570) 864-3461.
How many other schools are near Northwest Area Primary Sch?
There are 2 other schools within 5 miles of Northwest Area Primary Sch in our directory.
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Other public and charter schools in Shickshinny
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch
Shickshinny, PA
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