South Primary School
South Primary School serves 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 31%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 36%) for the 2015-16 school year.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Students: 424 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Primary School's student population of 424 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
424 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of South Primary School is 0.20, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
1%
27%

Black
3%
17%

White
89%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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