South Elementary School serves 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Elementary School's student population of 298 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
Turning Learners Into Leaders
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.13, 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
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Elementary School?
298 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of South Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Marshall CUSD 2c School District.
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