Enrollment
248
Elementary
DISTRICT 273 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EFFINGHAM CUSD 40·NCES 171356001652
South Side Grade School
211 W Douglas Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 · (217) 540-1530 · Effingham County
GRADES 01–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL248 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
9.9:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
134 students
DISTRICT 44% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 142 | 57% |
| Grade 2 | 106 | 43% |
Student demographics
25%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 26% · 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
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Effingham CUSD 40. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like South Side Grade School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Side Grade School this school | 248 | 54.0% | N/A |
| Ridgeview Elementary School Colfax | 247 | 53.0% | 36.5% |
| River Ridge Elementary School Hanover | 224 | 51.8% | 61.4% |
| Washington Elementary School Pontiac | 221 | 52.0% | 30.6% |
| Fieldcrest Primary School Minonk | 223 | 55.6% | N/A |
| J L Hensey Elementary School Washington | 262 | 58.0% | 27.2% |
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 Side Grade School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Effingham County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 248 | #1,829 of 2,419 | #5 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.9:1 | #115 of 2,035 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 25.1% | #1,496 of 2,042 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 54.0% | #1,187 of 2,132 | #2 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -23.0% | #349 of 1,461 | N/A |
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
248
-38 (-13%) vs 2020
-50% since 1990-91, when it was 499
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 | 248 | 25 | 9.9:1 | 54% (134) |
| 2023-24 | 277 | 24.3 | 11.4:1 | 67% (185) |
| 2022-23 | 268 | 24.6 | 10.9:1 | 54% (144) |
| 2020-21 | 286 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 322 | 24.2 | 13.3:1 | 59% (190) |
| 2015-16 | 337 | 25 | 13.5:1 | 49% (164) |
| 2010-11 | 382 | 26 | 14.7:1 | 52% (197) |
| 2000-01 | 280 | 20 | 14.0:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 499 | 22 | 22.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for South Side Grade School.
Since 2017-18: students down 23% (322 to 248); teachers up 3% (24.2 to 25).
About South Side Grade School
South Side Grade School is a small elementary school in Effingham, Illinois. Grades offered run from 1 through 2, with 248 students enrolled. The average among elementary schools in Illinois is roughly 381 students; this school is 35% smaller than that.
The 6 schools of Effingham CUSD 40, including South Side Grade School, enroll 2,261 students.
South Side Grade School's enrollment is 86% White. Next come 10% Hispanic and 2% Black. The county population is about 96% White. The school's diversity index is 25%, meaning two students picked at random have a 25% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school reports 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 9.9 students per teacher. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 13.9:1 average for elementary schools in Illinois. The free or reduced-price lunch share, often used to gauge student poverty, is 54%. Among public schools in Effingham County, the average eligibility rate is 37%.
In Effingham County (population about 34,522), the median household income is $80,404, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 27% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 7%. There are 18 public schools in Effingham County, enrolling about 5,063 students in all.
Nearby, Effingham Junior High School is about 0.7 miles away. Within five miles of South Side Grade School, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is Town: Remote.
Enrollment declined 13% from its 2020-21 level of 286.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss school safety, transportation, and start times at South Side Grade School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Effingham County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
34,522
Census ACS
Median income
$80,404
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
5,063 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Effingham CUSD 40
- Effingham High SchoolHigh · 712 students
- Central Grade SchoolElementary · 547 students
- Effingham Junior High SchoolMiddle · 458 students
- Early Learning CenterElementary · 175 students
- Effingham Unit 40 PreschoolElementary · 121 students
Other schools in Effingham
- Effingham High SchoolHigh · 712 students
- Central Grade SchoolElementary · 547 students
- Effingham Junior High SchoolMiddle · 458 students
- Early Learning CenterElementary · 175 students
- Effingham Unit 40 PreschoolElementary · 121 students
- Aspire Alternative High SchoolHigh
Nearby schools
- Effingham Junior High School0.7 mi · 458
- Effingham High School0.8 mi · 712
- Effingham Unit 40 Preschool0.9 mi · 121
- Early Learning Center2.2 mi · 175
- Central Grade School3.0 mi · 547
- Teutopolis High School3.3 mi · 339
Frequently asked questions
About South Side Grade SchoolHow large is South Side Grade School?
South Side Grade School enrolls approximately 248 students in grades 01-02.
What age range does South Side Grade School serve?
South Side Grade School serves students from grade 01 through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at South Side Grade School?
Approximately 9.9:1 students per teacher at South Side Grade School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at South Side Grade School?
At South Side Grade School, the student body is approximately 86% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is South Side Grade School in?
South Side Grade School is part of Effingham CUSD 40.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.