Very Good
#589 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 15% in state
Salt Fork North Elementary School
Elementary School · Salt Fork Cusd 512 · Catlin, IL
A Salt Fork Cusd 512 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
216 N Webster St, Catlin, IL 61817
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salt Fork North Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Salt Fork North Elementary 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Catlin), 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
$68,359
Median home value
$126,500
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–4 | 3.0 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Judith Giacoma Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–6 | 4.2 mi | 638 | Compare → |
| Oakwood Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–8 | 4.8 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Salt Fork South Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 157 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Salt Fork Cusd 512
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salt Fork North Elementary School is listed in Salt Fork CUSD 512; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salt Fork North Elementary School
Salt Fork North Elementary School is a public elementary school in Catlin, IL, part of Salt Fork Cusd 512, serving approximately 281 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #589 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salt Fork North Elementary School
What grades does Salt Fork North Elementary School serve?
Salt Fork North Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Salt Fork North Elementary School?
Salt Fork North Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salt Fork North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salt Fork North Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salt Fork North Elementary School rank in IL?
Salt Fork North Elementary School ranks #589 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Salt Fork North Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Salt Fork North Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Salt Fork North Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salt Fork North Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Salt Fork North Elementary School a charter school?
No, Salt Fork North Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salt Fork North Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Salt Fork North Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salt Fork North Elementary School?
45.2% of students at Salt Fork North Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Vermilion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (217) 427-5421
- Area population (ZIP 61817)
- 2,447
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 61817; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2021, multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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