Below Average
#3331 of 3,813 schools in IL
North Elem School
Elementary School · Taylorville Cusd 3 · Taylorville, IL
A Taylorville Cusd 3 elementary school where students score 44 points above what's typical for similar communities.
805 N Cherokee St, Taylorville, IL 62568
- Math 62% proficient (2012)
- Reading 62% proficient (2012)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Elem School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2009, to 62% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,406/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Taylorville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,194
Median home value
$119,500
Median rent
$733/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62568; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VisionwayPrivate · tuition | 4.4 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Menta Academy Cornerstone-taylorvillePrivate · tuition | 2.8 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 115 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Taylorville Cusd 3
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,700NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Elem School is listed in Taylorville CUSD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Elem School
North Elem School is a public elementary school in Taylorville, IL, part of Taylorville Cusd 3, serving approximately 531 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,331 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Elem School
What grades does North Elem School serve?
North Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend North Elem School?
North Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elem School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Elem School rank in IL?
North Elem School ranks #3,331 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is North Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Elem School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is North Elem School a charter school?
No, North Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Elem School a Title I school?
No, North Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Elem School?
68.7% of students at North Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Christian County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (217) 824-3315
- Area population (ZIP 62568)
- 16,035
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62568; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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