B+
Northwestern School District
Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 6 towns
Serves Conneaut, Springfield, Elk Creek, Albion, Cranesville and Platea.
Students
1,176
Schools
4
Spent per student
$17,751
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
12:1
Debt
$7.1M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Northwestern School District
- School Grade B+: better than 68% of Pennsylvania districts
- Graduation rate (4-year) 10 pts above the state
- Spends 18% less per student than the PA average
- 12 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8.8% since 2020
- Debt of $7.1M, about $6,049 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Cranesville.
K–52 elementary schoolsThis district
6–8Northwestern MSThis district
9–12Northwestern SHSThis district
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency35%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$17,751 per student · 18% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 62%Support & administration 33%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 28%State 62%Federal 10%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,289’20
1,263’21
1,212’22
1,208’23
1,176’24
Down 8.8% since 2020.
Students
White 94%Two or more races 3%Hispanic 3%Black <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
4 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.