South Elem School
Regular School · Des Plaines, IL
South Elem School is a regular school school in Des Plaines, Illinois, serving grades KG–05 with 253 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 9.4:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 149 | 59% |
| White | 69 | 27% |
| Asian | 23 | 9% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 1% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 253 | 142M / 110F |
English Language Learners: 132 (52% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 35-39% | 27.7% | 72 |
| Reading Proficiency | 50-54% | 32.7% | 72 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 253 | 100% |
Other Schools in District
- Central Elem School Elementary
- Cumberland Elem School Elementary
- Forest Elem School Elementary
- Iroquois Community School Elementary
- North Elementary School Elementary
- Orchard Place Elem School Elementary
- Plainfield Elem School Elementary
- Terrace Elem School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 60018) → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
171212001469
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD