SALT FORK NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Salt Fork North Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Salt Fork CUSD 512 school district, located in Catlin, IL with about 272 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Salt Fork North Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Salt Fork North Elementary School, located in the village of Catlin, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Salt Fork Community Unit School District #512. The school provides a focused learning environment for students in the primary grade levels, typically ranging from kindergarten through second grade. As a rural community school, it emphasizes a supportive and close-knit atmosphere where educators prioritize fundamental academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong sense of community among its young learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the local area, reflecting the values of the Catlin and surrounding rural communities. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering meaningful partnerships between parents and teachers, Salt Fork North aims to provide a stable, nurturing environment that prepares children for their transition to the upper elementary grades. The facility on North Webster Street acts as a central hub for the district's early childhood programming, ensuring that students receive the essential building blocks necessary for long-term academic success.

For more information, contact Salt Fork North Elementary School at (217) 427-5421 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.