South Side Grade School serves 268 students in grades 1-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Side Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
South Side Grade School's student population of 268 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Side Grade School is 0.21, 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
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Side Grade School?
268 students attend South Side Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of South Side Grade School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Side Grade School?
South Side Grade School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Side Grade School offer ?
South Side Grade School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is South Side Grade School part of?
South Side Grade School is part of Effingham CUSD 40 School District.
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