Serving 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
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
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
93%
47%
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: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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 14:1.
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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