- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kincaid, IL
South Fork Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Fork Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173664005070
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Fork Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 150
- students enrolled
South Fork Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Fork Sd 14 · Illinois
NCES ID 173664005070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
South Fork Elementary School grew from 146 students in 2022-23 to 160 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE held 10.1 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 173664005070 · Kincaid, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 15:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: South Fork Jr Sr High School (134 students)
South Fork Elementary School grew from 146 students in 2022-23 to 160 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE held 10.1 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How South Fork Elementary School compares
South Fork Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,292
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, South Fork Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for South Fork Sd 14 reports $13,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Fork Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Jr Sr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Fork Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Kincaid
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Fork Elementary School
How many students attend South Fork Elementary School?
South Fork Elementary School has 150 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kincaid, IL. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fork Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fork Elementary School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Fork Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Fork Elementary School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Kincaid, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Fork Elementary School?
South Fork Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in South Fork Sd 14?
Besides South Fork Elementary School, South Fork Sd 14 also operates South Fork Jr Sr High School (134 students). See the South Fork Sd 14 district page for the complete list.