B+
Above Average
82/100

Norwood Elem School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 6521 W Farmington Rd, Peoria, IL 61604
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 56th percentile in Illinois
Growth
A
Students gain 1.41 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 82nd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

82
Repit Score
out of 100
153
Students
enrolled
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%56/1000.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%82/100Students gain 1.41 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 93rd percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.41 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 57% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +9 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−9 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−15 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White17%12%reading -21 pts, math -19 pts13th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%—reading -2 pts61st percentile (list)
Low-income17%8%reading -13 pts, math -16 pts34th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 6521 W Farmington Rd
City Peoria
ZIP Code 61604
District 1729040
NCES School ID 172904003218
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61604

Understanding the community around Norwood Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,740
Per Capita Income $28,222
Poverty Rate 15.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%
High School or Higher 87.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $96,500
Median Rent $892
Owner-Occupied 66.2%
Renter-Occupied 33.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Norwood Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.2%
Female 43.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 81.1%
Hispanic/Latino 7.2%
Two or More Races 7.8%
Black 3.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 153
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Norwood Elem School?
Norwood Elem School has a Repit School Score of 82 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Norwood Elem School?
Norwood Elem School has 153 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does Norwood Elem School serve?
Norwood Elem School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Norwood Elem School receive per student?
Norwood Elem School receives $15,694 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Norwood Elem School in 61604 ▼
Avg Home Value
$114,291
Avg Monthly Rent
$994
1-Year Change
+10.9%
% Renters
33.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026