Northview Elementary School
Tel:
(815) 223-1111
Northview Elementary School serves 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Northview Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Northview Elementary School's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
Total Students | 524 students |
![]() | |
Gender % |
![]() |
Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
![]() | |
Students by Grade |
![]() |
School Comparison
Northview Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Northview Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1388 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
![]() | ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 32% |
![]() | ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 37% |
![]() | ||
Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
![]() | ||
American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 3% | 5% |
Hispanic | 15% | 26% |
Black | 2% | 17% |
White | 75% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
![]() |
![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.68 |
![]() | ||
Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Peru ESD 124 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Northview Elementary School is La Salle-peru Township High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Parkside Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Peru Parkside Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 390 students
0.7 miles
1800 Church St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-1111 0.7 5-8 390 - Peru Circuit Breaker School Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 53 students
0.8 miles
2233 6th St Ste 1
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-0740 0.8 Inquire with school 53 - La Salle La Salle-peru Township High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,217 student
1.1 miles
541 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1721 1.1 9-12 1,217 - La Salle Northwest Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 616 students
1.3 miles
1735 Malcolm Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786 1.3 PK-5 616 - La Salle Lincoln Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 300 students
1.5 miles
1165 St Vincents Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786 1.5 6-8 300
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Jay McDowell, a public school teacher in Howell, evicted a student for making anti-homosexual comments, but now the instructor faces suspension. Learn about the national controversy that involves this local Michigan teacher.
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
After playing rapper Macklemore's "Same Love" pro-gay rights rap song in class, a Michigan teacher was suspended with no pay. We explore the controversy.