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Northwest Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1735 Malcolm Ave, La Salle, IL 61301 · (815) 223-0786 · Part of LaSalle Elementary School District 122
Students
650
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
68%
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Northwest Elem School
- Math proficiency 22 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 13 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency4%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts18%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1735 Malcolm Ave, La Salle
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K101
Kindergarten95
Grade 182
Grade 2101
Grade 388
Grade 495
Grade 588
Enrollment over time
628’20
640’21
634’22
644’23
650’24
Up 3.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 52%Hispanic 35%Two or more races 8%Black 5%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.