North Elementary School in Nokomis, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

North Elementary School is a rural public school in Nokomis, Illinois that is part of Nokomis Community Unit School District 22. It serves 262 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.5:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

262 Students

21 Teachers

110 W Hamilton St

Nokomis, IL 62075 View local requests

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North Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Ferry

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North Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

North Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 14, 2026

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