- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peru, IL
Northview Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Northview Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173138003308
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northview Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 594
- students enrolled
Northview Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Northview Elem School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 173138003308 · Peru, IL Other · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkside Middle School (372 students)
Northview Elem School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Northview Elem School compares
Northview Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,238
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Northview Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Peru Esd 124 reports $14,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northview Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northview Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~594 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northview Elem School
How many students attend Northview Elem School?
Northview Elem School has 594 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peru, IL. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northview Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northview Elem School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northview Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Northview Elem School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Peru, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northview Elem School?
Northview Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Peru Esd 124?
Besides Northview Elem School, Peru Esd 124 also operates Parkside Middle School (372 students). See the Peru Esd 124 district page for the complete list.