Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, North Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Side Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Fairfield, IL, covering approximately 65.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Side Elementary School's student population of 321 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
321 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
North Side Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Side Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2126 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
29%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Side Elementary School's ranking?
North Side Elementary School is ranked #2126 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are North Side Elementary School often compared to?
North Side Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Hope Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend North Side Elementary School?
321 students attend North Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of North Side Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Side Elementary School?
North Side Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Side Elementary School offer ?
North Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is North Side Elementary School part of?
North Side Elementary School is part of Fairfield PSD 112 School District.
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