Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Side 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: South Side Elementary School's attendance zone in Champaign, IL, encompasses an area of 80.7 square miles, covering the entire school district. Typically, it takes 10-12 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.8 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Side Elementary School's student population of 307 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
307 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Side Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Side Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1645 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Side Elementary School's ranking?
South Side Elementary School is ranked #1645 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are South Side Elementary School often compared to?
South Side Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bottenfield Elementary School, Robeson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend South Side Elementary School?
307 students attend South Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of South Side Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Side Elementary School offer ?
South Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Side Elementary School part of?
South Side Elementary School is part of Champaign CUSD 4 School District.
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