NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Northwest Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the La Salle ESD 122 school district, located in La Salle, IL with about 616 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, Northwest Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Northwest Elementary School, located at 1735 Malcolm Ave in La Salle, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the La Salle Elementary School District 122. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, ensuring they build a strong educational baseline in their early formative years.

As a community-centered institution, Northwest Elementary plays a vital role in the La Salle area by promoting parent and guardian involvement and maintaining a focus on student achievement. The school environment is structured to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often incorporating modern teaching strategies and collaborative activities to encourage engagement. Through its commitment to excellence and its emphasis on fostering a positive school culture, Northwest Elementary remains a key contributor to the academic success and character development of children throughout the La Salle community.

For more information, contact Northwest Elem School at (815) 223-0786 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1735 Malcolm Ave
La Salle, IL 61301-1299
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NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in La Salle, IL with about 616 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
La Salle ESD 122
Total Students:
616
Teachers:
44.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 616 students

White
51.6%
Hispanic/Latino
35.9%
Black or African American
6.2%
Two or more races
6.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.