Northview Elementary School

2100 Plum Street
Peru, IL 61354
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Northview Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Northview Elementary School's student population of 582 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
582 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Northview Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northview Elementary School is 0.46, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#1207 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
28%
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30-34%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
18%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
71%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.46
This chart display the diversity score of Northview Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northview Elementary School's ranking?
Northview Elementary School is ranked #1207 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Northview Elementary School often compared to?
Northview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Malden Grade School, Douglas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Northview Elementary School?
582 students attend Northview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Northview Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northview Elementary School?
Northview Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northview Elementary School offer ?
Northview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Northview Elementary School part of?
Northview Elementary School is part of Peru ESD 124 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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