Enrollment
342
Elementary
DISTRICT 283 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH MAC CUSD 34·NCES 170140306109
North Mac Elementary
231 W Fortune St, Virden, IL 62690 · (217) 965-5424 · Macoupin County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL342 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.5:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
185 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 56%
Community
0
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 | 105 | 31% |
| Kindergarten | 80 | 23% |
| Grade 1 | 76 | 22% |
| Grade 2 | 81 | 24% |
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 16% · 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
Based on grade levels within North Mac CUSD 34. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like North Mac Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Mac Elementary this school | 342 | 54.1% | N/A |
| Olympia South Elementary School Atlanta | 331 | 53.8% | 47.4% |
| West Central Elementary School Biggsville | 321 | 53.9% | 32.0% |
| Parkside Primary School Bethalto | 321 | 55.1% | 34.7% |
| Carlyle Elementary School Carlyle | 364 | 52.5% | 51.1% |
| Jerseyville West Elementary School Jerseyville | 352 | 51.7% | N/A |
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 Mac Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Macoupin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 342 | #1,305 of 2,419 | #5 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.9:1 | #861 of 2,035 | #4 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.4% | #1,608 of 2,042 | #2 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 54.1% | #1,185 of 2,132 | #3 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +12.9% | #213 of 615 | 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
342
+76 (+29%) vs 2020
-29% since 2010-11, when it was 483
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 | 342 | 26.5 | 12.9:1 | 54% (185) |
| 2023-24 | 343 | 23 | 14.9:1 | 50% (170) |
| 2022-23 | 349 | 23.5 | 14.8:1 | 49% (171) |
| 2020-21 | 266 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 303 | 23.5 | 12.9:1 | 49% (149) |
| 2015-16 | 372 | 23 | 16.2:1 | 57% (212) |
| 2010-11 | 483 | 24 | 20.1:1 | 47% (226) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Mac Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 13% (303 to 342); teachers up 13% (23.5 to 26.5).
About North Mac Elementary
North Mac Elementary, located in Virden, Illinois, is a mid-sized elementary school. The school enrolls 342 students in pre-K through 2.
North Mac CUSD 34 counts 4 schools and 1,155 students, including North Mac Elementary.
At North Mac Elementary, 89% of students are White. The remaining students are 7% multiracial and 3% Hispanic. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, North Mac Elementary scores 20%.
There are 26.5 full-time-equivalent teachers at North Mac Elementary, giving a ratio of 12.9:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Illinois is 13.9:1. A total of 185 students, or 54%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
For the population of Macoupin County, the median household earns about $70,805 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 20% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. North Mac Elementary shares Macoupin County with 27 other public schools.
North Mac Elementary is about 0.2 miles from North Mac High School, its nearest public school. North Mac Elementary has 3 other public schools within five miles.
Locale data from NCES put North Mac Elementary in rural territory some distance from an urban area (Rural: Distant).
Since 2020-21, enrollment has grown 29%, from 266 to 342.
The North Mac Elementary discussion page is a place for open houses, carpools, and field trips. You can also rate the school on this page.
Macoupin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
44,350
Census ACS
Median income
$70,805
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
7,221 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in North Mac CUSD 34
- North Mac High SchoolHigh · 361 students
- North Mac Middle SchoolMiddle · 228 students
- North Mac IntermediateElementary · 224 students
Nearby schools
- North Mac High School0.2 mi · 361
- North Mac Middle School3.9 mi · 228
- North Mac Intermediate3.9 mi · 224
- Auburn Elementary School6.2 mi · 292
- Auburn High School6.3 mi · 327
- Auburn Middle School6.4 mi · 200
Frequently asked questions
About North Mac ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at North Mac Elementary?
North Mac Elementary enrolls approximately 342 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does North Mac Elementary serve?
North Mac Elementary serves grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at North Mac Elementary?
Approximately 12.9:1 students per teacher at North Mac Elementary.
What is the racial breakdown of students at North Mac Elementary?
At North Mac Elementary, the student body is approximately 89% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 7% Two or more.
Is North Mac Elementary public or private?
North Mac Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by North Mac CUSD 34.
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