South Elementary School serves 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Attendance Zone: South Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Marshall, IL, encompassing approximately 215.3 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 15-20 minutes and the furthest edge located about 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Elementary School's student population of 306 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
306 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.15, 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
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
92%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are South Elementary School often compared to?
South Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend South Elementary School?
306 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of South Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Marshall CUSD 2c School District.
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