South School serves 49 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
South School's student population of 49 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of South School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
29%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are South School often compared to?
South Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holmes Elementary School, Mark Delay School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend South School?
49 students attend South School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of South School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South School?
South School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does South School offer ?
South School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is South School part of?
South School is part of CUSD 201 School District.
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