Is Salt Fork North Elementary School a good school?

Salt Fork North Elementary School ranks 1317 th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Salt Fork North Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 281 students attended Salt Fork North Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Salt Fork North Elementary School?

Students at Salt Fork North Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Salt Fork North Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Salt Fork North Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Salt Fork Junior High School High : Salt Fork High School

Salt Fork North Elementary School

Summary:

Salt Fork North Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Catlin, Illinois, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 266 students. The school is part of the Salt Fork CUSD 512 district, which is ranked 630 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its location, Salt Fork North Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, with a ranking of 1317 out of 2067 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments (IAR and ISA) is generally below the state and district averages, with only 28% of students proficient or better in ELA and 13.6% proficient or better in Math, compared to 41.2% and 28.4% statewide, respectively. The school's performance has been declining over the past few years, and its attendance and chronic absenteeism rates are areas of concern.

Compared to nearby schools, Salt Fork North Elementary School generally performs better than schools in the Danville CCSD 118 district, but lower than some other nearby schools, such as Oakwood Grade School. The school's demographic characteristics, with a high percentage of White students and a significant population of students from low-income backgrounds, may be contributing to its academic challenges. While the school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are within reasonable ranges, they may not be sufficient to address the academic and demographic challenges faced by the school.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817-9745

(217) 427-5421

District: Salt Fork CUSD 512

SchoolDigger Rank:
1317^th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,829

Students who attend Salt Fork North Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Salt Fork Junior High School
High:	Salt Fork High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 281

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Salt Fork North Elementary School ranks worse than 63.7% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.81. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), two or more races (3.9%), Hispanic (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salt Fork North Elementary School is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Salt Fork North Elementary School employs 20.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salt Fork North Elementary School is $13,829.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salt Fork North Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Salt Fork North Elementary School 1317^th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Salt Fork North Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

White students:

Salt Fork CUSD 512:

SchoolDigger ranks Salt Fork CUSD 512 630^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Salt Fork North Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Salt Fork North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	73.60	485^th	2037	76.2%
2019	67.80	615^th	2086	70.5%
2021	41.42	1027^th	1948	47.3%
2022	48.96	951^st	2082	54.3%
2023	38.01	1208^th	2077	41.8%
2024	32.81	1317^th	2067	36.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Salt Fork North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.41	708^th	1195	40.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salt Fork North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	83.81	127^th	1765	92.8%
2021	65.44	327^th	1514	78.4%
2022	55.33	654^th	1763	62.9%
2023	60.15	564^th	1808	68.8%
2024	50.60	794^th	1793	55.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Salt Fork North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	67.46	589^th	1964	70.0%
2019	54.96	853^rd	2019	57.8%
2021	36.89	998^th	1680	40.6%
2022	44.86	975^th	1970	50.5%
2023	40.17	1099^th	1957	43.8%
2024	37.60	1132^nd	1942	41.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Salt Fork North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	76.92	397^th	1972	79.9%
2019	77.68	372^nd	2019	81.6%
2021	40.23	933^rd	1707	45.3%
2022	50.14	875^th	1977	55.7%
2023	36.45	1183^rd	1984	40.4%
2024	30.35	1311^th	1959	33.1%

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Rank History for White students at Salt Fork North Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	59.44	554^th	1463	62.1%
2019	48.51	764^th	1462	47.7%
2021	26.38	1036^th	1308	20.8%
2022	28.66	1089^th	1425	23.6%
2023	18.70	1232^nd	1419	13.2%
2024	18.02	1218^th	1392	12.5%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Salt Fork North Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	251	0	8	1	1	0	261
2017	236	0	8	0	0	2	246
2018	264	0	6	1	0	1	272
2019	246	2	3	1	0	5	257
2020	265	1	2	3	0	5	276
2021	239	1	1	0	0	3	244
2022	260	1	1	2	0	9	273
2023	248	0	1	8	0	9	266
2024	259	0	1	10	0	11	281

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Salt Fork North Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	261	17.0	15.3	21.8
2017	246	17.2	14.2	28.9
2018	272	18.8	14.4	26.8
2019	257	17.7	14.4	20.2
2020	276	19.0	14.5	21.7
2021	244	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	273	18.8	14.4	32.2
2023	266	19.2	13.8	41
2024	281	20.5	13.7	45.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Salt Fork North Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	261	17.0	15.3	21.8
2017	246	17.2	14.2	28.9
2018	272	18.8	14.4	26.8
2019	257	17.7	14.4	20.2
2020	276	19.0	14.5	21.7
2021	244	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	273	18.8	14.4	32.2
2023	266	19.2	13.8	41
2024	281	20.5	13.7	45.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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