Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, South Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 454 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Top 1% in IL)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of South Primary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend South Primary School?
454 students attend South Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of South Primary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Primary School?
South Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Primary School offer ?
South Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is South Primary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 454 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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