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Northwest Elem School

506 11th St, Lincoln, IL 62656

Ranked 490 of 1380 in Illinois

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Northwest Elem School

506 11th St, Lincoln, IL 62656

About Northwest Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 27% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
290
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 75.86%
Asian 0.69%
Hispanic 6.21%
Black 1.72%
Two+ Races 15.52%
Native Am. 0%
White
75.86%
Asian
0.69%
Hispanic
6.21%
Black
1.72%
Two+ Races
15.52%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 290
48.97%
142 Female
51.03%
148 Male

Student Population

290 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1160 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Northwest Elem School Contact Information

Address

506 11th St, Lincoln, IL 62656

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Phone

(217) 732-6819

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TOP 490 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Northwest Elem School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Lincoln Elementary School District 27 Summer Meals Program update includes Northwest Elementary School families. The announcement provides families with meal information as the school year concludes and summer planning begins. In addition to recent spring events such as the fifth grade Civil War Walk and district dismissal reminders, Northwest’s calendar also provides parents a way to stay organized around end-of-year schedules. It’s a practical way to communicate with families and help them transition more easily from classroom routines to summer plans.

FAQ

Q1. What type of school environment does Northwest Elementary School offer?

Ans. Northwest Elementary School offers a neighborhood elementary setting where students can develop classroom habits, friendships, confidence and consistent daily learning habits.

Q2. How is Northwest Elementary School connected to families?

Ans. School calendars, district notices, family resources, lunch menus, event reminders, and other communication channels provide information to parents and staff at Northwest Elementary School.

Q3. Does Northwest Elementary School support early childhood learners?

Ans. Northwest’s elementary school provides programming for preschool and kindergarten, providing younger students a structured start before moving into the upper elementary grades.

Q4. How is Lincoln’s community part of Northwest Elementary School?

Ans. Northwest Elementary School is a neighborhood school serving local families through District 27, and is part of Lincoln’s neighborhood-based public education structure.

Q5. What reasons might parents look at Northwest Elementary School?

Ans. For its smaller campus size, connection to the district, PK-5 pathway and practical location in Lincoln, parents may consider Northwest Elementary School.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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