Excellent
#443 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 12% in state
Based on limited data
South Elem School
Elementary School · Glencoe Sd 35 · Glencoe, IL
A Glencoe Sd 35 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
266 Linden Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where South Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: Average624/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glencoe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,345,200
Median rent
$2,097/mo
College educated
88.2%
Homeownership
91.7%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Hubbard Woods Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Crow Island Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–4 | 1.7 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Middlefork Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–3 | 2.1 mi | 239 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Glencoe Sd 35
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $29,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Elem School is listed in Glencoe SD 35; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Elem School
South Elem School is a public elementary school in Glencoe, IL, part of Glencoe Sd 35, serving approximately 389 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #443 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Elem School
What grades does South Elem School serve?
South Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend South Elem School?
South Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elem School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Elem School rank in IL?
South Elem School ranks #443 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is South Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is South Elem School a charter school?
No, South Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Elem School a Title I school?
No, South Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (847) 835-6400
- Area population (ZIP 60022)
- 8,415
- Area average commute
- 38 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60022; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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