Serving 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, North Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Elementary School's student population of 537 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend North Elementary School?
537 students attend North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of North Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Elementary School offer ?
North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is North Elementary School part of?
North Elementary School is part of Taylorville CUSD 3 School District.
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