Northwest Elem School

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273 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Northwest Elementary School, located at 506 11th Street in Lincoln, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Lincoln Elementary School District 27. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the overall growth of its student body. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young students for future academic success while maintaining strong connections with the local Lincoln community.

The school operates with a focus on collaborative learning and student engagement, often utilizing local resources to enhance the educational experience. As a cornerstone of the neighborhood, Northwest Elementary prioritizes clear communication between faculty, parents, and students to ensure a safe and productive school climate. Its location in the heart of Lincoln allows the school to play an active role in the daily lives of local families, providing a consistent and stable environment for children during their formative early elementary years.

273

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	15
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	42

White
209 (76.6 %)
Two or More
42 (15.4 %)
Hispanic
15 (5.5 %)
Black
5 (1.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Lincoln ESD 27
Phone:	(217)732-6819
Website:	http://nw27.homestead.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 44