South Fork SD 14

Kincaid, Illinois — 2 schools

301
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,212
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Fork SD 14 operates 2 public schools serving 301 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 284 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Christian County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,212 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 28.1% local, 61.1% state, and 10.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $61,519 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 26/100, ranked #638 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 52.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.0% White, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

South Fork Elementary School accounts for 52.8% of all South Fork SD 14 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means South Fork SD 14-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

South Fork SD 14 chronic absenteeism rate is 52.7% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.8%
Federal
61.1%
State
28.1%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
638 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Christian County county, where this district is located.

$672
Studio/mo
$742
1 BR/mo
$974
2 BR/mo
$1,168
3 BR/mo
$1,418
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$61,519
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in South Fork SD 14.

White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Multiracial 6.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

52.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in South Fork SD 14

School Enrollment
South Fork Elementary School
150
South Fork Jr Sr High School
134

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Fork SD 14?

South Fork SD 14 has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 301 students.

How much does South Fork SD 14 spend per student?

South Fork SD 14 spends $13,212 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #638 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in South Fork SD 14?

The average teacher salary in South Fork SD 14 is $61,519 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near South Fork SD 14?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Christian County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of South Fork SD 14?

South Fork SD 14 students are 91.0% White, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for South Fork SD 14?

South Fork SD 14 has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #638 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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