Northwest Elem School
La Salle, IL · La Salle ESD 122 · Grades PK - 5
1,545th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 27%▲ Improving
Northwest Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Northwest Elem School 1,545th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 27% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2019 to 27th in 2025 — improving.
Northwest Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Northwest Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 644 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.0% | 53.0% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 32.4% | 34.2% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.6% | 7.5% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 4.8% | 5.4% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Northwest Elem School
Typical home value $138K in zip 61301 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Northwest Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Northview Elem SchoolPeru ESD 124 · 1.3 mi away682nd of 2,105
ELA 56% · Math 53% - 4Lincoln Elem SchoolOglesby ESD 125 · 3.3 mi away1,272nd of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 38% - 9Dalzell Grade SchoolDalzell SD 98 · 3.7 mi away358th of 2,105
ELA 65% - 7Dimmick Comm Cons SD 175Dimmick Community Consolidated SD #175 · 4.5 mi away747th of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 38% - 8Waltham Elementary SchoolWaltham CCSD 185 · 4.9 mi away564th of 2,105
ELA 71% · Math 46% - 3John F Kennedy Elem SchoolSpring Valley CCSD 99 · 5.5 mi away1,518th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 23% - 6Ladd Comm Cons SchLadd CCSD 94 · 6.3 mi away1,035th of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 36% - –Putnam Co Primary SchPutnam County CUSD 535 · 8.3 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Northwest Elem School in?
Northwest Elem School is part of the La Salle ESD 122 district in La Salle, Illinois.
Is Northwest Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Northwest Elem School 1,545th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 27% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Northwest Elem School?
White 53%, Hispanic 34%, Two or more races 8%, Black 5% (644 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Northwest Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61301 is $138K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.