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#2622 of 3,813 schools in IL
Northwestern Elem School
Elementary School · Northwestern Cusd 2 · Palmyra, IL
A Northwestern Cusd 2 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
30510 Route 111, Palmyra, IL 62674
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwestern Elem School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 63 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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
58.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,196
Median home value
$102,600
Median rent
$695/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62674; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Northwestern Cusd 2
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,915NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwestern Elem School is listed in Northwestern CUSD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwestern Elem School
Northwestern Elem School is a public elementary school in Palmyra, IL, part of Northwestern Cusd 2, serving approximately 184 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,622 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwestern Elem School
What grades does Northwestern Elem School serve?
Northwestern Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Northwestern Elem School?
Northwestern Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elem School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwestern Elem School rank in IL?
Northwestern Elem School ranks #2,622 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Northwestern Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwestern Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Northwestern Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwestern Elem School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northwestern Elem School a charter school?
No, Northwestern Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwestern Elem School a Title I school?
No, Northwestern Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwestern Elem School?
58.7% of students at Northwestern 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Macoupin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (217) 436-2442
- Area population (ZIP 62674)
- 1,319
- Area average commute
- 38.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 62674; 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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