South Side Grade School serves 248 students in grades 1-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Attendance Zone: South Side Grade School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Effingham, IL, encompassing approximately 126 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 16.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Side Grade School's student population of 248 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
248 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Motto
Engage, Educate, Empower: Effingham
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Side Grade School is 0.25, 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
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
86%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Side Grade School?
248 students attend South Side Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of South Side Grade School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Side Grade School?
South Side Grade School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Side Grade School offer ?
South Side Grade School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is South Side Grade School part of?
South Side Grade School is part of Effingham CUSD 40 School District.
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