South Fork Sd 14

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Kincaid, Illinois - 2 schools

An equity score of 28/100 ranks South Fork Sd 14 #603 of 763 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,927 per pupil, South Fork Sd 14 ranks #782 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

301
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$11,927
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Fork Sd 14 operates 2 public schools serving 301 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Christian County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,927 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 85 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 28.1% local, 61.1% state, and 10.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 28/100, ranked #603 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

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.

Its largest campus is South Fork Elementary School, enrolling 150 students (53% of the district's total enrollment).

South Fork Elementary School accounts for 49.8% of all South Fork Sd 14 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of South Fork Sd 14 a distant remainder — means South Fork Sd 14-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

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

28
Equity Score
603 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

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

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

How South Fork Sd 14 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Cairo Usd 1 Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Waltonville Cusd 1 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Hutsonville Cusd 1 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
University of Ill Lab School Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Flanagan-Cornell Dist 74 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to South Fork Sd 14's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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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 combined. Total enrollment is 301 students.

How much does South Fork Sd 14 spend per student?

South Fork Sd 14 spends $11,927 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #603 in Illinois.

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 28/100, ranking #603 out of 763 districts in Illinois.