NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

North Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Taylorville CUSD 3 school district, located in Taylorville, IL with about 543 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 33 teachers, North Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Elementary School, located at 805 N. Cherokee St. in Taylorville, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Taylorville Community Unit School District #3. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its youngest learners. The school environment is structured to build a strong educational baseline, emphasizing essential literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging positive character development and community engagement among its students.

The school benefits from its place within the Taylorville community, maintaining a focus on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow in a safe and inclusive setting. Like many schools in the district, North Elementary emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local community to ensure that each student receives the individualized attention necessary to succeed as they transition through their early elementary years.

For more information, contact North Elem School at (217) 824-3315 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.