Northwest Elem School
Lincoln, IL · Lincoln ESD 27 · Grades K - 5
851st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 60%▼ Declining
Northwest Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Northwest Elem School 851st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 60% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2019 to 60th in 2025 — declining.
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 290 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.3% | 75.9% | ▼ 13.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.3% | 15.5% | ▲ 9.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 6.2% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Northwest Elem School
Typical home value $136K in zip 62656 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2014
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Northwest Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Central Elem SchoolLincoln ESD 27 · 0.5 mi away417th of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 63% - –Adams Elem SchoolLincoln ESD 27 · 1 mi away
- 4Washington-Monroe Elem SchoolLincoln ESD 27 · 1.1 mi away1,278th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 34% - 8West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem SchWest Lincoln-Broadwell ESD 92 · 1.5 mi away495th of 2,105
ELA 70% · Math 51% - 8Chester-East Lincoln Elem SchoolChester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 · 2 mi away477th of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 49% - 6Olympia South Elem SchOlympia CUSD 16 · 10.6 mi away856th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 37% - 7Mount Pulaski Elem SchoolMt Pulaski CUSD 23 · 11.2 mi away758th of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 45% - 6Emden Elementary SchoolHartsburg Emden CUSD 21 · 11.4 mi away999th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Northwest Elem School in?
Northwest Elem School is part of the Lincoln ESD 27 district in Lincoln, Illinois.
Is Northwest Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Northwest Elem School 851st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 60% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Northwest Elem School?
White 76%, Two or more races 16%, Hispanic 6%, Black 2% (290 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Northwest Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62656 is $136K 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.