South Elementary School

266 Linden Ave
Glencoe, IL 60022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
South Elementary School serves 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Elementary School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
395 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
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Hispanic
5%
28%
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Black
n/a
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
86%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of South Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
27%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are South Elementary School often compared to?
South Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hubbard Woods Elementary School, Greeley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend South Elementary School?
395 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of South Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
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-2
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Glencoe SD 35 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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