South Side Grade School

211 W Douglas Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
South Side Grade School serves 277 students in grades 1-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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South Side Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

South Side Grade School's student population of 277 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
277 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of South Side Grade School is 0.26, 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.
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Side Grade School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Side Grade School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Side Grade School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Side Grade 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
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Side Grade 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 Side Grade School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Side Grade 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
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Side Grade School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend South Side Grade School?
277 students attend South Side Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of South Side Grade School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Side Grade School?
South Side Grade School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Side Grade School offer ?
South Side Grade School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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