South Side Elementary School
South Side Elementary School serves 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
South Side Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
South Side Elementary School's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 303 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Side Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South Side Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1731 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 26% | 17% |
| White | 60% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Champaign CUSD 4 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Side Elementary School is Central High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Edison Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Champaign Central High School Math: 40% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,282 student10
0.5 miles
610 W University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3914 0.5 9-12 1,282 - Champaign Edison Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 31%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 719 students10
0.5 miles
306 W Green St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771 0.5 6-8 719 - Champaign Westview Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 29%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 422 students10
0.6 miles
703 S Russell St
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3905 0.6 K-5 422 - Champaign Dr Howard Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 314 students10
0.7 miles
1117 W Park Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3866 0.7 K-5 314 - Champaign R E A D Y Program Alternative School Grades: 10 | 94 students
0.9 miles
45 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322 0.9 10 94
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