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Northwest Elem School
Elementary School · La Salle Esd 122 · La Salle, IL
A La Salle Esd 122 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1735 Malcolm Ave, La Salle, IL 61301
- Math 4% proficient (2021)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwest Elem School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 64 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northwest Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Low202/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Salle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,260
Median home value
$117,800
Median rent
$1,010/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighted Way AssociationPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Trinity Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Northview Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 587 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
La Salle Esd 122
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,772NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwest Elem School is listed in La Salle ESD 122; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest Elem School
Northwest Elem School is a public elementary school in La Salle, IL, part of La Salle Esd 122, serving approximately 644 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,639 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Elem School
What grades does Northwest Elem School serve?
Northwest Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Northwest Elem School?
Northwest Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 644 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elem School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest Elem School rank in IL?
Northwest Elem School ranks #3,639 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Northwest Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Northwest Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Elem School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northwest Elem School a charter school?
No, Northwest Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwest Elem School a Title I school?
No, Northwest Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Elem School?
64.4% of students at Northwest Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 644
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- LaSalle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (815) 223-0786
- Area population (ZIP 61301)
- 10,312
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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