North Elem School

Nokomis CUSD 22
110 W Hamilton St
Nokomis, IL 62075
287 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
North Elementary School, located at 110 W. Hamilton St. in Nokomis, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Nokomis Community Unit School District #22, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its youngest students. Its environment is typically centered on building essential literacy and numeracy skills while providing a supportive atmosphere that encourages early childhood growth and a positive attitude toward lifelong learning.

Beyond its core curriculum, North Elementary plays an integral role in the small-town fabric of Nokomis. The school emphasizes a close-knit community feel, often prioritizing strong communication between faculty, parents, and students to ensure a successful educational experience. By focusing on fundamental building blocks and character development, the school strives to prepare its students for their transition to upper-level education within the district.
287
Total Students
21.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    276 (96.2%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.4%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Nokomis CUSD 22
Phone: (217)563-7311
Website: http://www.nokomis.k12.il.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 55
Kindergarten 43
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 38
Grade 4 39
Grade 5 40
Gender Ratio