South Elementary School

266 Linden Ave
Glencoe, IL 60022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
South Elementary School serves 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Elementary School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
389 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
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
85%
45%
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
5%
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.
0.27
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?
389 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of South Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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