Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, South Primary School ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Primary School's student population of 455 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Primary School is 0.30, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend South Primary School?
455 students attend South Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of South Primary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Primary School?
South Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Primary School offer ?
South Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is South Primary School part of?
South Primary School is part of Roxana CUSD 1 School District.
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