South Elementary School vs. North Elementary School
Should you attend South Elementary School or North Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
North Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Elementary School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
245 students
431 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#450 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1641 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
33
61
Grade 1 Students
41
67
Grade 2 Students
52
69
Grade 3 Students
39
82
Grade 4 Students
39
73
Grade 5 Students
41
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
22%
% Hispanic
54%
31%
% Black
2%
11%
% White
27%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
18%
