Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, South Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Attendance Zone: South Roxana Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in South Roxana, IL, encompassing approximately 15.5 square miles. Most families live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Primary School's student population of 450 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
450 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Primary School is 0.39, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
Showing 2003–2013. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Shell Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are South Primary School often compared to?
South Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend South Primary School?
450 students attend South Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of South Primary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Primary School?
South Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Primary School offer ?
South Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is South Primary School part of?
South Primary School is part of Roxana CUSD 1 School District.
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