Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, North Mac 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 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Mac Elementary School's student population of 343 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Mac Elementary School is 0.19, 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)
(13-14)60-64%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are North Mac Elementary School often compared to?
North Mac Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Mac High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend North Mac Elementary School?
343 students attend North Mac Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of North Mac Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Mac Elementary School?
North Mac Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Mac Elementary School offer ?
North Mac Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is North Mac Elementary School part of?
North Mac Elementary School is part of North Mac CUSD 34 School District.
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