Northwestern Elem School

Northwestern Elem School is a regular public elementary school located in the rural community of Palmyra, Illinois. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, the school has an enrollment of 184 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1 with 17 full-time equivalent teachers. Northwestern Elem School is situated in a setting that offers a close-knit community atmosphere, ideal for fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and families.

The school's MySchoolScout rating stands at 5.6 out of 10, placing it in the 54th percentile among Illinois schools with a ranking of #1739 out of 3819 total schools in the state. Academically, Northwestern Elem School focuses on providing foundational skills, although current test scores show that there is room for growth; specifically, 19% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 17% in Math across all grade levels. Northwestern Elem School’s rural location offers a unique setting where the school community can come together to support each other's educational journey.

With an enrollment of 184 students, Northwestern Elem School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Northwestern Elem School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.