South Elementary School serves 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
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
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
283 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of South Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Taylorville Community Unit School District 3.
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