Enrollment
154
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 170141806372
Salt Fork South Elementary School — Sidell, IL
Federal NCES profile for Salt Fork South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 66
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Salt Fork Cusd 512 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Salt Fork South Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Salt Fork South Elementary School reports 154 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 308 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 13.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Salt Fork Cusd 512 spends $13,797 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 54.0% from local sources (property taxes), 27.1% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Salt Fork South Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
— 34% below state mean
Top 7% in Illinois — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$13,797
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 308 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 154 Top 11% in Illinois — larger than 89% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 9.6:1 -34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170141806372
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 308:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.6%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salt Fork Cusd 512, which includes Salt Fork South Elementary School.
$13,797
Per student
-31%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 54.0%
State 27.1%
Federal 18.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Salt Fork South Elementary School
How many students attend Salt Fork South Elementary School?
Salt Fork South Elementary School has 154 students enrolled. It is a other school in Sidell, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salt Fork South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salt Fork South Elementary School is 9.6:1, which is 34% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salt Fork South Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Salt Fork South Elementary School is White at 92.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Sidell, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salt Fork South Elementary School?
Salt Fork South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.