Enrollment
150
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Fork Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Fork Elementary School
South Fork Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Kincaid, Illinois, enrolling 150 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 150 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Fork Sd 14 spends $11,927 per pupil, 30% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Kincaid's public schools, it stands alongside South Fork Jr Sr High School (134 students): South Fork Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 16.8:1).
Its district, South Fork Sd 14, also runs South Fork Jr Sr High School (134 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Fork Elementary School compares
South Fork Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Fork Sd 14, which includes South Fork Elementary School.
$11,927
Per student
-30%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 61.1%
Federal 10.8%
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.
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
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Kincaid
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~150 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Fork Elementary School a good school?
South Fork Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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