Northwest Elementary School

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Northwest Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1735 Malcolm Ave,  LaSalle, IL
La Salle Elementary School District No. 122
2.7
650 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Karen Steindorf
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
38%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
37.3%
State Average
43%
Math
20.6%
State Average
38.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
51.3%
Hispanic
35.7%
Two or more races
7.8%
Black
5.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/19/2022
Northwest school is such an exemplary example of the best that a small-town education has to offer. Terrific teachers and curriculum.
5.0 parent
3/23/2018
I think it's a great school. The school just got remodeled and looks great.
1.0 parent
8/20/2017
This school is the worst I've ever experienced. The teachers and parents are lazy and do not take responsibility for the children. I wouldn't suggest this school to my worst enemy. Needs to be shut down.
1.0 parent
3/8/2014
I believe this school to be mediocre for the regular ed students. However,I also believe that the staff could educate themselves in regards to the special need students,and their disabilities. It wouldn't hurt for them to get to know the parents as well,instead of jumping to conclusions,and making a...

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Northwest Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in LaSalle, IL, in the LaSalle neighborhood, and is served by the La Salle Elementary School District No. 122 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 650 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Northwest Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $158,104. Discover additional schools in the area, like Roe 35 Academy, LMP Roe, Lmp Roe Taoep, and more. Learn more about what LaSalle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northwest Elementary School.

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