Salt Fork North Elementary School

216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 266 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Salt Fork North Elementary School's student population of 266 students has stayed relatively flat 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
266 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Salt Fork North Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salt Fork North Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1716 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Salt Fork North Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
15-19%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salt Fork North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salt Fork North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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6%
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Hispanic
3%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Salt Fork North Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
16%
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White
93%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Salt Fork North Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Salt Fork North Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Salt Fork North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Salt Fork North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #1716 out of 3,426 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Salt Fork North Elementary School?
266 students attend Salt Fork North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Salt Fork North Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 CUSD 512 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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