Northwest Elem School
634 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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.
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.
634
Total Students
51.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 330 |
| Hispanic | 219 |
| Black | 31 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 53 |
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White330 (52.1 %)
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Hispanic219 (34.5 %)
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Two or More53 (8.4 %)
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Black31 (4.9 %)
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Asian1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | La Salle ESD 122 |
| Phone: | (815)223-0786 |
| Website: | http://www.lasalleschools.net |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 634 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 51.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
94
Kindergarten
98
Grade 1
90
Grade 2
92
Grade 3
91
Grade 4
79
Grade 5
90
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 94 |
| Kindergarten | 98 |
| Grade 1 | 90 |
| Grade 2 | 92 |
| Grade 3 | 91 |
| Grade 4 | 79 |
| Grade 5 | 90 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 303 | 47.8% |
| Male | 331 | 52.2% |
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