- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Salle, IL
Northwest Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172208002478
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Elem School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in La Salle · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 650
- students enrolled
Northwest Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in La Salle, IL.
School address
District: La Salle Esd 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 172208002478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Northwest Elem School held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 172208002478 · La Salle, IL Other · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Jr High School (269 students)
Northwest Elem School held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Northwest Elem School compares
Northwest 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Illinois - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,772
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 5.1%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Northwest Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for La Salle Esd 122 reports $19,772 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in La Salle
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Elem School
How many students attend Northwest Elem School?
Northwest Elem School has 650 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Salle, IL. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elem School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Elem School is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in La Salle, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Elem School?
Northwest Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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).
How does Northwest Elem School rank among public schools in La Salle?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in La Salle, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in La Salle Esd 122?
Besides Northwest Elem School, La Salle Esd 122 also operates Lincoln Jr High School (269 students). See the La Salle Esd 122 district page for the complete list.