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Norwood Elementary School

6521 W FARMINGTON RD PEORIA IL 61604

Top 10% School in Illinois

Ranked 11 of 255 in Illinois

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About Norwood Elementary School

Norwood Elementary School, serving grades 5 through 8, is part of Norwood Elementary School District 63 in Peoria, IL. With around 153 students and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, the school offers a small and focused educational atmosphere.In academic performance, roughly 20–24% of students are proficient in both math and reading—placing the school in the bottom 50% statewide.Minority enrollment is about 19% (majority Hispanic), which is notably lower than the state average.Despite performance challenges, Norwood maintains a dedicated staff and supports each student's learning journey in a closely-knit environment.

Norwood Elementary School Contact Information

Address

6521 W FARMINGTON RD PEORIA IL 61604

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Phone

(309) 676-3523

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 57% in Reading.
13
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
165
Total Students
$38248
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 11 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Norwood Elementary 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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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 Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 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.

Student Demographics

White 77%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 6.7%
Black 4.2%
Two+ Races 12.1%
Native Am. 0%
White
77%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
6.7%
Black
4.2%
Two+ Races
12.1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 165
45.5%
75 Female
54.5%
90 Male

Student Population

165 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

2024 Illinois Report Card Progress: Norwood Elementary has been elevated from the "Targeted" label and now holds a Commendable designation—just 1.74 points below "Exemplary." The district led in ELA student growth among nearby districts and showed strong performance in math and attendance improvements. Summer Engagement Resources: In April 2025, the school shared a Google Shared Folder of local summer opportunities, including academic camps, sports clinics, and community events for families.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Norwood Elementary School serve? A1. The school serves grades 5 through 8.

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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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
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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