Northwest Elementary School

Northwest Elementary is a school in a long-standing suburban area, and we teach kids from pre-K all the way up to 5th grade, with a focus on their needs. Around 680 to 700 students go to the school.  Northwest Elementary is in the top 7% of schools across the state, and it's one of only three schools in all of Hillsborough County to achieve that. For English, about 75% to 81% of students are doing really well, and in math, that number jumps to roughly 78% to 89%. 

The students come from all sorts of backgrounds.  This mix makes the school a very welcoming place for everyone. Gifted programs and working together in classes really help kids grow, both in how much they learn and how they develop as people. Parents always talk about how much they appreciate the school's caring staff and its family-friendly atmosphere. Houses in places around here usually go for about $380,000 to $650,000, which means a lot of families can stay put and close for a long time. Northwest Elementary keeps proving itself as one of Florida's best elementary schools, thanks to its amazing academics and real community feel. This school is the best school in Florida.

• The district launched a critical survey on January 28, 2026, for parents of students with an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). The district is seeking feedback on how well schools are partnering with families to meet student needs.
• While Northwest staff are often among the nominees, the district-wide winners for Teacher of the Year and Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year were recently announced at the Straz Center on January 22, 2026.

Q1. How does Northwest Elementary School assist students' social and emotional development?

Ans. The school uses PBIS, guidance programs, and classroom opportunities to improve students' social skills and resilience.

Q2. Does Northwest Elementary School provide additional help to students? 

Ans. Yes, Northwest Elementary School offers tutoring, small group instruction, and reading and math interventions. 

Q3. Where do I locate the 2025-2026 Northwest Elementary School calendar? 

Ans. You will find all important Northwest Elementary School dates on the Northwest Elementary School LEA website. 

Q4. How do parents participate in Northwest Elementary School? 

Ans. Parents can volunteer for assistance and participate in PTA events, workshops, and school activities in general. 

Q5. Do students receive free meals while at Northwest Elementary School? 

Ans. Yes, all students receive free, healthy meals while at school.

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Q7. What is the average student–teacher ratio in a good high school?

Ans. A good high school usually has a student–teacher ratio of about 15:1 to 18:1, you can also check best high school in Tampa here.