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
Top Rankings
South Side Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
86%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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
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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