- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairfield, IL
North Side Elem School
Federal NCES profile for North Side Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171471001815
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Side Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 321
- students enrolled
North Side Elem School has class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Side Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Fairfield, IL.
School address
District: Fairfield Psd 112 · Illinois
NCES ID 171471001815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
North Side Elem School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 171471001815 · Fairfield, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Center Street Elem School (296 students)
North Side Elem School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How North Side Elem School compares
North Side 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Illinois - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,738
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, North Side Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Fairfield Psd 112 reports $14,738 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Side Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Street Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Side Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Side Elem School
How many students attend North Side Elem School?
North Side Elem School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairfield, IL. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Side Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Side Elem School is 16.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Side Elem School?
The largest demographic group at North Side Elem School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Fairfield, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Side Elem School?
North Side Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Side Elem School rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, North Side Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Fairfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield Psd 112?
Besides North Side Elem School, Fairfield Psd 112 also operates Center Street Elem School (296 students). See the Fairfield Psd 112 district page for the complete list.