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South Side Grade School

211 W Douglas Ave, Effingham, IL 62401, United States

+1 (217) 540-1530

http://www.unit40.org

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South Side Grade School Overview

About This School

South Side Grade School is a public elementary in Effingham, Illinois, serving 248 students in grades 1-K2. The school maintains a 9:1 student-teacher ratio with 25 teachers on staff. To support student well-being, the school provides one counselor for every 248 students. The student body is composed of 56% male and 44% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 86% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Black, and 2% Two or More Races.

248

Total Students

1-K2

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

25 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

1-K2

County

Effingham County

Students per Counselor

248:1

South Side Grade School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

City Avg: 28%State Avg: 28%

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Mathematics

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Science

Class Information

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.5:1

State Avg: 13.1:1

248

Students per Counselor

South Side Grade School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

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Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio9:1

Students per Counselor248:1

South Side Grade School Student Demographics

Student Body

55.65%

Male

44.35%

Female

Total Enrollment: 248 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White85.89%

Hispanic10.08%

Asian0.4%

Black2.02%

Two or More Races1.61%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Side Grade School

Q: What is South Side Grade School?

A: South Side Grade School is a elementary public located in Effingham.

Q: How many students attend South Side Grade School?

A: South Side Grade School has approximately 248 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Grade School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at South Side Grade School is 9:1.

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Detailed Information about South Side Grade School

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About South Side Grade School - Effingham, IL

Quick Facts about South Side Grade School
School Name	South Side Grade School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	1-K2
Location	211 W Douglas Ave, Effingham, IL 62401, Effingham, IL
County	Effingham County
Phone	+1 (217) 540-1530
Total Students	248
Student-Teacher Ratio	9:1
Full-Time Teachers	25
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about South Side Grade School

What is South Side Grade School?

South Side Grade School is a elementary public located in Effingham.

How many students attend South Side Grade School?

South Side Grade School has approximately 248 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Grade School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Side Grade School is 9:1.

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