Northwest Elem School

Lincoln ESD 27
506 11th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
271 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Northwest Elementary School, located at 506 11th Street in Lincoln, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Lincoln Elementary School District 27. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the overall growth of its student body. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young students for future academic success while maintaining strong connections with the local Lincoln community.

The school operates with a focus on collaborative learning and student engagement, often utilizing local resources to enhance the educational experience. As a cornerstone of the neighborhood, Northwest Elementary prioritizes clear communication between faculty, parents, and students to ensure a safe and productive school climate. Its location in the heart of Lincoln allows the school to play an active role in the daily lives of local families, providing a consistent and stable environment for children during their formative early elementary years.
271
Total Students
19.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    196 (72.3%)
  • Two or More
    47 (17.3%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (5.5%)
  • Black
    11 (4.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lincoln ESD 27
Phone: (217)732-6819
Website: http://nw27.homestead.com
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 18
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 43
Grade 2 32
Grade 3 50
Grade 4 48
Grade 5 44
Gender Ratio
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