Northwestern School District is a small, rural, public school district based in Albion, Pennsylvania, United States. The district is located in Erie County, which is in the northwestern corner of Pennsylvania bordering Lake Erie and the State of Ohio. Northwestern School District encompasses approximately 122 sqmi. Three boroughs (Albion, Cranesville, and Platea) and three townships (Conneaut, Elk Creek, and Springfield) are served by the Northwestern School District. According to 2000 federal census data, Northwestern School District serves a resident population of 11,767. In 2009, the district residents’ per capita income was $13,725, while the median family income was $41,810. In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501 and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010.

Schools

The district operates four schools. Three are located in Albion, while one is located in the unincorporated community of East Springfield (Springfield Township).