Middlefork Primary School

www.sunsetridge29.org

241 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Middlefork Primary School, located at 405 Wagner Road in Northfield, Illinois, serves as the foundational primary school for Northfield School District 29. The school is dedicated to educating students in kindergarten through third grade, focusing on creating a nurturing and supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As a small, community-centered school, Middlefork is known for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers and staff work closely with families to ensure a smooth transition into formal education.

Academically, the school places a strong emphasis on building a solid literacy and mathematical foundation while fostering curiosity and a love for learning. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of young learners, often utilizing small-group instruction and innovative teaching strategies to encourage active participation. Beyond the classroom, Middlefork is highly regarded for its inclusive culture and its commitment to developing "the whole child," ensuring that students not only excel in their studies but also develop the character, empathy, and collaborative skills necessary for their future educational journeys.

241

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Middlefork Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	15
Black	2
Asian	20
Two or More	9

White
194 (80.8%)
Asian
20 (8.3%)
Hispanic
15 (6.2%)
Two or More
9 (3.7%)
Black
2 (0.8%)

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:	Sunset Ridge SD 29
Phone:	(847)881-9505
Website:	http://www.sunsetridge29.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 8

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 58