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 (26-27)
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
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
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
29%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
86%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
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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