Summary:
The 61817 zip code in Illinois is home to a single elementary school, Salt Fork North Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5. With an enrollment of 281 students, the school's performance is generally below the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with 49.2% of students proficient in ELA and 33.1% proficient in Math, compared to 51% and 26% for the district, and 53.1% and 38.5% for the state, respectively.
Salt Fork North Elementary School has a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is relatively high and may be contributing to the lower academic performance. The school also serves a population with a relatively low socioeconomic status, with 45.2% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the high spending per student of $13,829, the school's academic outcomes have not significantly exceeded the district and state averages, suggesting the need for a closer evaluation of resource allocation and spending priorities.
While Salt Fork North Elementary School's performance is below the district and state benchmarks, it is important to note that the Salt Fork CUSD 512 district itself is also performing below the state average in many areas. This suggests that the challenges faced by the school may be reflective of broader systemic issues within the district, and addressing these challenges may require a comprehensive, district-wide approach.
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