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 233 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 558 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
233 students
558 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
49 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
Pre-K Students
1
-
Kindergarten Students
23
84
Grade 1 Students
34
102
Grade 2 Students
42
81
Grade 3 Students
54
104
Grade 4 Students
40
96
Grade 5 Students
37
89
Grade 6 Students
2
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
32%
% Hispanic
57%
24%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
28%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
14%
