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Public elementary school · Fairfield Psd 112 · Fairfield, Illinois

North Side Elem School

North Side Elem School rates 8.5, right at the middle of Fairfield Psd 112's elementary schools, whose rated median is 8.5.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.5this school

8.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Fairfield Psd 112 median is 8.5.

#359 of 3,814 schools in Illinois · Fairfield Psd 112: 1 elementary schools rated, median 8.5

The brief

A Fairfield Psd 112 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 359 of 3,814 schools in Illinois and 1 of 2 in Fairfield Psd 112.

North Side Elem School is listed in Fairfield Psd 112, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math57%13 points above the Illinois average of 44%2025 IAR
Reading51%1 point above the Illinois average of 50%2025 IAR
In 2025, 57% of students were proficient in math and 51% in reading, against Illinois averages of 44% and 50%.2025 IAR; 39 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
10.0
50% of the rating
Academics
8.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 IAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 IAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 IAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 IAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 62837; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
North Side Elem School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$46,646
Median home value
$105,400
Median rent
$584/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
15.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
39
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
36
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
55.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than North Side Elem School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does North Side Elem School serve?

North Side Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend North Side Elem School?

North Side Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Side Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Side Elem School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Side Elem School rank in IL?

North Side Elem School ranks #359 of 3,814 schools in IL.

What is North Side Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Side Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Side Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Side Elem School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Side Elem School a charter school?

No, North Side Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Side Elem School a Title I school?

No, North Side Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Side Elem School?

55.7% of students at North Side 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
336
Student-teacher ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Wayne County
Rank in district
#1 of 2
Schools in district
2
District spending per student
$14,738
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 62837)
7,924
Area average commute
19.6 min
Area median age
46.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.