Northview Elementary School

2100 Plum Street
Peru, IL 61354
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 587 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Northview Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Northview Elementary School's student population of 587 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
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Total Students
587 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Northview Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northview Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1171 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
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40%
27%
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25-29%
30%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
20%
28%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
68%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northview Elementary School's ranking?
Northview Elementary School is ranked #1171 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Northview Elementary School often compared to?
Northview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Malden Grade School, Douglas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Northview Elementary School?
587 students attend Northview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Northview Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northview Elementary School?
Northview Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northview Elementary School offer ?
Northview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Northview Elementary School part of?
Northview Elementary School is part of Peru Education Service District 124.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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