- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Taylorville, IL
North Elem School
Federal NCES profile for North Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173870003935
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Taylorville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 522
- students enrolled
North Elem School has class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Taylorville, IL.
School address
District: Taylorville Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 173870003935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
North Elem School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 173870003935 · Taylorville, IL Other · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylorville Sr High School (739 students)
North Elem School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
North Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taylorville Sr
Taylorville Sr High School
739 students
- Taylorville Jr
Taylorville Jr High School
614 students
- This school
North Elem School
522 students
- Memorial Elem
Memorial Elem School
297 students
What this shows North Elem School reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elem School compares
North Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Illinois - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,700
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, North Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Taylorville Cusd 3 reports $13,700 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorville Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylorville Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Elem School
How many students attend North Elem School?
North Elem School has 522 students enrolled. It is a public school in Taylorville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elem School is 16.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elem School?
The largest demographic group at North Elem School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Taylorville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elem School?
North Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Elem School rank among public schools in Taylorville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Taylorville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Taylorville Cusd 3?
Besides North Elem School, Taylorville Cusd 3 also operates Taylorville Sr High School (739 students), Taylorville Jr High School (614 students), and Memorial Elem School (297 students). See the Taylorville Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.