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Northwestern Elementary School

Summary:

Northwestern Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Palmyra, Illinois, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 176 students. The school is part of the Northwestern CUSD 2 district, which is ranked 656 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Northwestern Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, its 3rd-grade students perform better, with 58.3% proficient or better in ELA and 29.2% in Math. However, the school's overall performance on standardized tests is below the state average, with only 32.6% of students proficient or better in ELA and 19.1% in Math for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 1.3% in 2019-2020 to 17.5% in 2022-2023, which is well above the state average.

Nearby schools, such as Murrayville-Woodson Elementary, Carlinville Intermediate, and Franklin Elementary, generally outperform Northwestern Elementary School on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math, as well as lower chronic absenteeism rates. Despite the school's increased per-student spending, from $11,034 in 2019-2020 to $17,271 in 2022-2023, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes, indicating potential issues with resource allocation or utilization.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 30510 Route 111
       Palmyra, IL  62674-6300

(217) 436-2442

District: Northwestern CUSD 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
1165th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,984 Help


Students who attend Northwestern Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northwestern Junior High School
High:    Northwestern High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  184

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.2%
Hispanic:
1.6%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northwestern Elementary School ranks worse than 56.4% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.2%), Hispanic (1.6%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwestern Elementary School is $15,984.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwestern Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern Elementary School 1165th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Northwestern Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Northwestern CUSD 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern CUSD 2 656th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwestern Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Northwestern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.18 775th 2020 61.6%
2004 55.22 1116th 2030 45.0%
2005 67.03 787th 2022 61.1%
2006 50.82 1287th 2086 38.3%
2007 57.67 1111th 2095 47.0%
2008 43.39 1391st 2092 33.5%
2009 54.55 1166th 2120 45.0%
2010 66.74 856th 2139 60.0%
2011 39.58 1490th 2147 30.6%
2012 54.37 1181st 2166 45.5%
2013 34.14 1507th 2167 30.5%
2014 40.35 1308th 2093 37.5%
2015 33.95 1296th 2052 36.8%
2016 46.03 1027th 2046 49.8%
2017 37.76 1225th 2044 40.1%
2018 44.38 1067th 2037 47.6%
2019 36.28 1287th 2086 38.3%
2021 33.80 1206th 1948 38.1%
2022 38.44 1207th 2082 42.0%
2023 31.51 1362nd 2077 34.4%
2024 39.42 1165th 2067 43.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwestern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.87 781st 1765 55.8%
2019 46.71 918th 1816 49.4%
2021 59.17 432nd 1514 71.5%
2022 37.22 1092nd 1763 38.1%
2023 30.41 1317th 1808 27.2%
2024 75.91 240th 1793 86.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Northwestern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.39 1089th 1964 44.6%
2019 30.00 1414th 2019 30.0%
2021 44.95 842nd 1680 49.9%
2022 55.52 758th 1970 61.5%
2023 29.86 1329th 1957 32.1%
2024 35.48 1184th 1942 39.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Northwestern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.90 1067th 1972 45.9%
2019 27.35 1472nd 2019 27.1%
2021 26.98 1213th 1707 28.9%
2022 47.46 930th 1977 53.0%
2023 34.88 1214th 1984 38.8%
2024 54.21 790th 1959 59.7%
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Rank History for White students at Northwestern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.68 1131st 1463 22.7%
2019 25.17 1157th 1462 20.9%
2021 19.37 1146th 1308 12.4%
2022 20.62 1219th 1425 14.5%
2023 14.50 1297th 1419 8.6%
2024 22.39 1151st 1392 17.3%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Northwestern Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 274 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 274
1990 275 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 275
1991 284 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1992 280 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1993 277 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1994 280 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1995 266 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1996 266 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1997 256 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1998 249 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1999 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2000 227 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2001 219 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2002 212 3 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 219
2003 212 3 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 219
2004 216 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2005 224 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 6 233
2006 230 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 3 235
2007 215 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 2 222
2008 195 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 2 202
2009 208 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 2 213
2010 208 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 209
2011 191 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 191
2012 191 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 193
2013 184 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 186
2014 186 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 187
2015 201 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 202
2016 209 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 212
2017 209 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 211
2018 203 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 209
2019 198 2 0 0 0 0 12 0 212
2020 205 2 0 1 1 0 11 0 220
2021 179 0 0 0 1 0 8 0 188
2022 190 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 194
2023 174 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 176
2024 177 0 1 3 0 0 3 0 184

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwestern Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 274 22.0 12.4 n/a
1990 275 23.0 11.9 n/a
1991 284 22.0 12.9 n/a
1992 280 22.0 12.7 n/a
1993 277 20.0 13.9 n/a
1994 280 21.0 13.3 n/a
1995 269 21.0 12.8 n/a
1996 269 21.0 12.8 n/a
1997 256 21.5 11.9 n/a
1998 249 21.5 11.6 n/a
1999 235 20.5 11.5 n/a
2000 227 21.0 10.8 n/a
2001 223 19.0 11.7 n/a
2002 219 19.0 11.5 42.5
2003 219 19.0 11.5 42.5
2004 220 17.0 12.9 45
2005 233 18.0 12.9 49.8
2006 235 16.8 14.0 53.9
2007 222 16.0 13.9 50.9
2008 202 15.0 13.5 51.5
2009 213 16.0 13.3 55.9
2010 209 15.0 13.9 60.1
2011 191 12.0 15.9 58.1
2012 193 13.0 14.8 47.7
2013 186 16.9 10.9 51.6
2014 187 14.0 13.3 57.2
2015 202 16.0 12.6 52.5
2016 212 17.0 12.4 55.7
2017 211 18.0 11.6 56.4
2018 209 17.0 12.2 56.5
2019 212 18.1 11.6 58.5
2020 220 19.4 11.3 60.5
2021 188 n/a n/a n/a
2022 194 18.2 10.6 59.3
2023 176 16.7 10.4 61.9
2024 184 17.4 10.5 58.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwestern Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 274 22.0 12.4 n/a
1990 275 23.0 11.9 n/a
1991 284 22.0 12.9 n/a
1992 280 22.0 12.7 n/a
1993 277 20.0 13.9 n/a
1994 280 21.0 13.3 n/a
1995 269 21.0 12.8 n/a
1996 269 21.0 12.8 n/a
1997 256 21.5 11.9 n/a
1998 249 21.5 11.6 n/a
1999 235 20.5 11.5 n/a
2000 227 21.0 10.8 n/a
2001 223 19.0 11.7 n/a
2002 219 19.0 11.5 42.5
2003 219 19.0 11.5 42.5
2004 220 17.0 12.9 45
2005 233 18.0 12.9 49.8
2006 235 16.8 14.0 53.9
2007 222 16.0 13.9 50.9
2008 202 15.0 13.5 51.5
2009 213 16.0 13.3 55.9
2010 209 15.0 13.9 60.1
2011 191 12.0 15.9 58.1
2012 193 13.0 14.8 47.7
2013 186 16.9 10.9 51.6
2014 187 14.0 13.3 57.2
2015 202 16.0 12.6 52.5
2016 212 17.0 12.4 55.7
2017 211 18.0 11.6 56.4
2018 209 17.0 12.2 56.5
2019 212 18.1 11.6 58.5
2020 220 19.4 11.3 60.5
2021 188 n/a n/a n/a
2022 194 18.2 10.6 59.3
2023 176 16.7 10.4 61.9
2024 184 17.4 10.5 58.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Northwestern Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201597.5%97.0%97.0%97.0%29.9%97.5%96.5%19.9%
201696.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%28.2%97.2%85.0%18.3%9.4%
201795.8%96.7%96.7%96.7%27.6%96.7%95.8%15.9%11.2%
201897.1%96.2%96.2%96.2%30.5%96.2%96.7%18.6%11.9%
201997.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%25.4%97.7%97.7%18.3%7.0%
202195.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%95.7%96.2%95.2%14.5%10.2%
202294.8%94.8%94.8%94.8%96.9%94.8%94.8%15.0%11.9%
202397.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%15.4%12.0%
202497.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%14.8%9.8%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwestern Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,418 (12.3%) $10,106 (87.7%) $11,524
2020 $1,189 (10.8%) $9,845 (89.2%) $11,034
2021 $2,276 (17.3%) $10,877 (82.7%) $13,154
2022 $2,276 (17.3%) $10,877 (82.7%) $13,154
2023 $5,020 (29.1%) $12,250 (70.9%) $17,271
2024 $2,752 (17.2%) $13,232 (82.8%) $15,984

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwestern Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1287th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1362nd of 2077 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Elementary School)16.727.8
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern CUSD 2)16.727.8
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Elementary School)33.333.3
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwestern CUSD 2)33.333.3
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Elementary School)15.424
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern CUSD 2)15.424
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Elementary School)3.812
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern CUSD 2)3.812
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Elementary School)4016.7
 23.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern CUSD 2)4016.7
 23.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Elementary School)05.6
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern CUSD 2)05.6
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Northwestern Elementary School)8544.4
 40.6%
   5th Grade Science (Northwestern CUSD 2)8544.4
 40.6%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Elementary School)18.84.3
 14.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern CUSD 2)18.84.3
 14.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Elementary School)258.7
 16.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern CUSD 2)258.7
 16.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students212176
 17%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White198174
 12.1%
Two or More Races120
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.5%61.9%
 3.4%

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Students who attend Northwestern Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northwestern Junior High School
High : Northwestern High School

Northwestern Elementary School ranks 1165th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Northwestern Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 184 students attended Northwestern Elementary School.


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