- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lincoln, IL
Northwest Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172298002540
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Elem School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 271
- 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 #8 of 8 public schools in Lincoln, IL.
School address
District: Lincoln Esd 27 · Illinois
NCES ID 172298002540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Northwest Elem School grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 172298002540 · Lincoln, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Jr High School (321 students)
Northwest Elem School grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Northwest Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Jr Hig
Lincoln Jr High School
321 students
- This school
Northwest Elem School
271 students
- Washington-Mon
Washington-Monroe Elem School
224 students
- Central Elem S
Central Elem School
183 students
- Adams Elem Sch 57
Adams Elem School
57 students
What this shows Northwest Elem School reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Elem School compares
Northwest Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$17,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Two or More 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Northwest Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln Esd 27 reports $17,100 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington-Monroe Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adams Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Elem School
How many students attend Northwest Elem School?
Northwest Elem School has 271 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lincoln, IL. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elem School is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 72.3% of enrollment, in Lincoln, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Elem School?
Northwest Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, 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 Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elem School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Lincoln, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Esd 27?
Besides Northwest Elem School, Lincoln Esd 27 also operates Lincoln Jr High School (321 students), Washington-Monroe Elem School (224 students), and Central Elem School (183 students). See the Lincoln Esd 27 district page for the complete list.