North Elementary School serves 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Attendance Zone: North Elementary School serves the southern part of the Taylorville, IL school district, covering an area of approximately 121.5 square miles. Most families live within a 10 to 15-minute drive, with an average distance of 7.2 miles to the school's edge and the furthest boundary located 10.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Elementary School's student population of 522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
522 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Elementary School is 0.17, 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
15:1
13:1
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
91%
45%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
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?
522 students attend North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of North Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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