At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
241
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
1%-52pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–3
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Middlefork Primary School is a public primary serving grades 0–3 in Northfield, Illinois. The school enrolls 241 students. It is part of the Sunset Ridge SD 29 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
1% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–3
DistrictSunset Ridge SD 29
County17031
CityNorthfield
ZIP60093
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173840003917
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment241
White80.5%
Hispanic / Latino6.2%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
80.5%
Hispanic
6.2%
Black
0.8%
Asian
8.3%
Two+
3.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.