NORTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

North Side Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fairfield PSD 112 school district, located in Fairfield, IL with about 357 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 21 teachers, North Side Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

North Side Elementary School, located at 806 N 1st St in Fairfield, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Fairfield Public School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its young student population. The school environment is structured to provide a supportive atmosphere where students can build core competencies in fundamental subjects while engaging in a curriculum designed to prepare them for their future academic transitions.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, North Side Elementary functions as a key pillar in the local Fairfield community. The school emphasizes character development and collaborative learning, working to create a safe and inclusive space for children in the early stages of their education. By maintaining a focus on student growth and community engagement, the school plays an essential role in supporting the families of Fairfield and ensuring that its youngest residents receive a solid grounding for long-term educational success.

For more information, contact North Side Elem School at (618) 842-6501 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

806 N 1st St
Fairfield, IL 62837-2458
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NORTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fairfield, IL with about 357 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Fairfield PSD 112
Total Students:
357
Teachers:
21.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 357 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
90.8%
Two or more races
5.9%
Black or African American
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Hispanic/Latino
0.3%

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.