Southern Elementary School serves 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
172 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
98%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Southern C U School District 120
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southern Elementary School?
172 students attend Southern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Southern Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Elementary School?
Southern Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southern Elementary School offer ?
Southern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Southern Elementary School part of?
Southern Elementary School is part of Southern C U School District 120.
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