Northview Elem School vs Northwest Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northview Elem School
Peru · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
594 students
Northwest Elem School
La Salle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
650 students
| Measure | Northview Elem School Peru, Illinois | Northwest Elem School La Salle, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #855 of 2,303 | #1653 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #25650 of 50,301 | #41786 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 594 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 7% |
| city | Peru | La Salle |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northview Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 24.9).
- •Northview Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7%).
- •Northview Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 19%).
- •Northview Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 68.2%).
- •Northwest Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.5).
- •Northwest Elem School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 594.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northview Elem School better than Northwest Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Northview Elem School ranks higher (49.3 vs 24.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Northview Elem School and Northwest Elem School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Peru and La Salle in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northview Elem School: 594. Northwest Elem School: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northview Elem School and Northwest Elem School rank in Illinois?
Northview Elem School is 855th of 2,303 and Northwest Elem School is 1653rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).