Enrollment
306
Elementary
DISTRICT 323 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARSHALL CUSD 2C·NCES 172487002698
South Elementary School
805 S 6th St, Marshall, IL 62441 · (217) 826-5411 · Clark County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL306 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.4:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
160 students
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 25 | 8% |
| Kindergarten | 107 | 35% |
| Grade 1 | 81 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 93 | 30% |
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Marshall CUSD 2C. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like South Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elementary School this school | 306 | 52.3% | N/A |
| Stark County Elementary School Wyoming | 299 | 52.5% | 31.4% |
| Pope County Elementary School Golconda | 300 | 50.7% | 40.6% |
| West Central Elementary School Biggsville | 321 | 53.9% | 32.0% |
| Lincoln Elementary School Robinson | 326 | 50.9% | 34.2% |
| Central Elementary School Lewistown | 326 | 53.1% | 25.0% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where South Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 306 | #1,508 of 2,419 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.8:1 | #806 of 2,035 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.9% | #1,759 of 2,042 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.3% | #1,237 of 2,132 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.0% | #1,200 of 1,461 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
306
+16 (+6%) vs 2020
+26% since 1990-91, when it was 243
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 306 | 24 | 12.8:1 | 52% (160) |
| 2023-24 | 298 | 25.5 | 11.7:1 | 52% (154) |
| 2022-23 | 293 | 24.5 | 12.0:1 | 52% (153) |
| 2020-21 | 290 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 322 | 21.5 | 15.0:1 | 46% (147) |
| 2015-16 | 335 | 21 | 15.9:1 | 47% (157) |
| 2010-11 | 304 | 20 | 15.2:1 | 38% (115) |
| 2000-01 | 343 | 20 | 17.1:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 243 | 11 | 22.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for South Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (322 to 306); teachers up 12% (21.5 to 24).
About South Elementary School
South Elementary School is an elementary school with a street address in Marshall, Illinois. It reports enrollment of 306 students in pre-K through 2.
South Elementary School reports to Marshall CUSD 2C, which has 4 schools and 1,181 students.
Roughly 92% of students at South Elementary School are White. Enrollment also includes 4% multiracial. Clark County residents are about 95% White, a similar share. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, South Elementary School scores 15%.
Its staff includes 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, for about 12.8 students per teacher. Compared with the 13.9:1 average for elementary schools in Illinois, this school's ratio is lower. Roughly 52% of students at South Elementary School can receive free or reduced-price lunch.
The school is in Clark County, where median household income comes to about $72,927, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Clark County counts 9 public schools with about 2,456 students.
The closest school to South Elementary School is Marshall High School, located about 0.9 miles away. South Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 3 others within five miles.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Distant: the school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 6% rise, from 290 to 306.
The allk12 page for South Elementary School lets the school community talk about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. You can also rate the school on this page.
Clark County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
15,266
Census ACS
Median income
$72,927
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
2,456 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Marshall CUSD 2C
- Marshall High SchoolHigh · 350 students
- North Elementary SchoolElementary · 339 students
- Marshall Jr High SchoolMiddle · 186 students
Other schools in Marshall
- Marshall High SchoolHigh · 350 students
- North Elementary SchoolElementary · 339 students
- Marshall Jr High SchoolMiddle · 186 students
- H E L P MarshallElementary
Other South Elementary schools
43 other US public schools in 18 states are named South Elementary. South Elementary School is the 29th largest of the 44.
- South Elementary SchoolChillicothe, IL · 424 students
- South Elementary SchoolGlencoe, IL · 413 students
- South Elementary SchoolCrystal Lake, IL · 390 students
- South Elementary SchoolDes Plaines, IL · 253 students
- South Elementary SchoolMIDLAND, TX · 651 students
Nearby schools
- Marshall High School0.9 mi · 350
- Marshall Jr High School1.0 mi · 186
- North Elementary School1.1 mi · 339
- Martinsville Elementary School10.4 mi · 238
- Martinsville Jr- Sr High School10.9 mi · 146
- West Vigo Middle School12.0 mi · 390
Frequently asked questions
About South Elementary SchoolHow large is South Elementary School?
South Elementary School enrolls approximately 306 students in grades PK-02.
Is South Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
South Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at South Elementary School is approximately 12.8:1 (24 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at South Elementary School?
Student demographics at South Elementary School are roughly 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is South Elementary School public or private?
South Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Marshall CUSD 2C.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.