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Enrollment
522
Elementary
DISTRICT 410 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TAYLORVILLE CUSD 3·NCES 173870003935
North Elementary School
805 N Cherokee St, Taylorville, IL 62568 · (217) 824-3315 · Christian County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL522 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.1:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
313 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 56%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 147 | 28% |
| Kindergarten | 139 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 119 | 23% |
| Grade 2 | 117 | 22% |
Student demographics
18%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
North Elementary School→Memorial Elementary School→Taylorville Jr High School→Taylorville Sr High School
Based on grade levels within Taylorville CUSD 3. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like North Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Elementary School this school | 522 | 60.0% | N/A |
| Christopher Elementary School Christopher | 510 | 60.6% | 35.3% |
| Vandalia Elementary School Vandalia | 552 | 59.2% | 44.8% |
| Eldorado Elementary School Eldorado | 550 | 60.4% | 39.6% |
| Pana Elementary School Pana | 507 | 58.8% | 43.7% |
| Du Quoin Elementary School Du Quoin | 556 | 58.6% | 37.6% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where North Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Christian County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 522 | #464 of 2,419 | #1 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #1,419 of 2,035 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 17.5% | #1,697 of 2,042 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 60.0% | #1,015 of 2,132 | #3 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.9% | #1,259 of 1,461 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
522
-7 (-1%) vs 2020
+30% since 1990-91, when it was 401
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 522 | 35.9 | 14.5:1 | 60% (313) |
| 2023-24 | 531 | 32.1 | 16.6:1 | 69% (365) |
| 2022-23 | 537 | 32.6 | 16.5:1 | 66% (355) |
| 2020-21 | 529 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 543 | 33.1 | 16.4:1 | 57% (310) |
| 2015-16 | 551 | 30 | 18.4:1 | 68% (372) |
| 2010-11 | 418 | 17 | 24.6:1 | 44% (183) |
| 2000-01 | 334 | 14 | 23.9:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 401 | 14 | 28.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (543 to 522); teachers up 9% (33.1 to 35.9).
About North Elementary School
Families in Taylorville, Illinois, are served by North Elementary School, a medium-sized elementary school. It covers pre-K through 2, with a total enrollment of 522 students. Enrollment is 37% higher than the average for elementary schools in Illinois, which is about 381.
Within Taylorville CUSD 3, North Elementary School is one of 4 schools. The district enrolls 2,172 students.
White students are the large majority at North Elementary School, with 91% of enrollment. Other groups make up 6% multiracial. The county population is about 92% White, within a few points of the school. By the diversity index, North Elementary School comes in at 18%.
Dividing enrollment by its 35.9 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 14.5:1. Elementary schools in Illinois have a similar average ratio of 13.9:1. Eligible students account for 60% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. Public schools in Christian County average 50%.
Census estimates describe Christian County this way: median household income is about $62,611, about 17% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 19 public schools in Christian County, with a combined enrollment of about 4,740.
The nearest public school is Taylorville Jr High School, at about 0.1 miles. North Elementary School has 3 other public schools within five miles.
Locale: Town: Distant. In NCES terms, the school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Federal data show 529 students in 2020-21 and 522 in 2024-25, a difference of under 3%.
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Christian County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
33,538
Census ACS
Median income
$62,611
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
4,740 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Taylorville CUSD 3
- Taylorville Sr High SchoolHigh · 739 students
- Taylorville Jr High SchoolMiddle · 614 students
- Memorial Elementary SchoolElementary · 297 students
Other schools in Taylorville
- Taylorville Sr High SchoolHigh · 739 students
- Taylorville Jr High SchoolMiddle · 614 students
- Memorial Elementary SchoolElementary · 297 students
Other North Elementary schools
50 other US public schools in 24 states are named North Elementary. North Elementary School is the 14th largest of the 51.
- North Elementary SchoolCrystal Lake, IL · 638 students
- North Elementary SchoolDes Plaines, IL · 599 students
- North Elementary SchoolGodfrey, IL · 549 students
- North Elementary SchoolWaukegan, IL · 498 students
- North Elementary SchoolVilla Park, IL · 434 students
Nearby schools
- Taylorville Jr High School0.1 mi · 614
- Taylorville Sr High School0.7 mi · 739
- Memorial Elementary School0.8 mi · 297
- South Fork Jr Sr High School6.8 mi · 134
- South Fork Elementary School6.9 mi · 150
- Edinburg Elementary School8.7 mi · 76
Frequently asked questions
About North Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at North Elementary School?
North Elementary School enrolls approximately 522 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does North Elementary School serve?
North Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at North Elementary School?
Approximately 14.5:1 students per teacher at North Elementary School.
How diverse is North Elementary School?
North Elementary School reports a student body of 91% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees North Elementary School?
North Elementary School is overseen by Taylorville CUSD 3 in Christian County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.