Serving 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Fork 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 ≤5% (which is lower 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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Fork Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Kincaid, IL, encompassing approximately 11.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Fork Elementary School's student population of 150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Fork 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 South Fork Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#3201 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Fork Elementary School's ranking?
South Fork Elementary School is ranked #3201 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% 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 South Fork Elementary School?
150 students attend South Fork Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of South Fork Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Fork Elementary School?
South Fork Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Fork Elementary School offer ?
South Fork Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Fork Elementary School part of?
South Fork Elementary School is part of South Fork SD 14 School District.
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