South Elementary School serves 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Elementary School?
293 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than 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 Marshall CUSD 2c School District.
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