Northwest School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
Should I attend Northwest School or Lincoln Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northwest School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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Overview
Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northwest School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
223 students
483 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1810 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
42
Kindergarten Students
29
70
Grade 1 Students
29
72
Grade 2 Students
45
66
Grade 3 Students
30
59
Grade 4 Students
33
86
Grade 5 Students
38
85
Grade 6 Students
-
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
34%
66%
% Black
23%
11%
% White
37%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
22%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
76%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%