At a glance
Reported students
154
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
225
Salt Fork South Elementary School: 154 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
9.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 168
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Salt Fork South Elementary School
Salt Fork South Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Sidell. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Salt Fork Community Unit District 512. NCES reports 154 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.1:1, below the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.2%) and multiracial (4.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 19%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Salt Fork South Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 19%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.2%
- Hispanic2.6%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Salt Fork Community Unit District 512
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Salt Fork North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
274 reported students
Salt Fork Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
202 reported students
Salt Fork High School
High · Grades 09–12
248 reported students
Public schools near Salt Fork South Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Fork Junior High School Middle · Salt Fork Community Unit District 512 | 06–08 | 202 | under 0.1 mi |
| Heritage Jr High and Elementary School Elementary · Heritage CUSD 8 | KG–08 | 270 | 8.9 mi |
| Salt Fork High School High · Salt Fork Community Unit District 512 | 09–12 | 248 | 8.9 mi |
| Salt Fork North Elementary School Elementary · Salt Fork Community Unit District 512 | PK–05 | 274 | 9.1 mi |
| Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School High · Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUD 4 | 09–12 | 243 | 9.6 mi |
| Mary Miller Junior High School Middle · Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUD 4 | 06–08 | 192 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Salt Fork South Elementary School
What grades does Salt Fork South Elementary School serve?
Salt Fork South Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Salt Fork Community Unit District 512.
How many students attend Salt Fork South Elementary School?
Salt Fork South Elementary School reported 154 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 168 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Salt Fork South Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.1:1, based on 154 students and 17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Salt Fork South Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Salt Fork South Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Salt Fork Community Unit District 512 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Salt Fork South Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Salt Fork South Elementary School in?
Salt Fork South Elementary School is part of Salt Fork Community Unit District 512, based in Catlin, IL, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Salt Fork South Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Salt Fork Junior High School (under 0.1 mi), Heritage Jr High and Elementary School (8.9 mi), Salt Fork High School (8.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.