Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salt Fork North Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salt Fork North Elementary School's student population of 273 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Salt Fork North Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salt Fork North Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1938 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
95%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salt Fork North Elementary School's ranking?
Salt Fork North Elementary School is ranked #1938 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Salt Fork North Elementary School often compared to?
Salt Fork North Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Judith Giacoma Elementary School, Oakwood Grade School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Salt Fork North Elementary School?
273 students attend Salt Fork North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Salt Fork North Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salt Fork North Elementary School?
Salt Fork North Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salt Fork North Elementary School offer ?
Salt Fork North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Salt Fork North Elementary School part of?
Salt Fork North Elementary School is part of Salt Fork Community Unit District 512 School District.
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