Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, South Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
South Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Elementary School is ranked #276 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
399 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of South Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
