Very Good
#610 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 16% in state
South Elementary School
Elementary School · Il Valley Central USD 321 · Chillicothe, IL
An Il Valley Central USD 321 elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
616 W Hickory St, Chillicothe, IL 61523
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2010-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,112/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chillicothe), 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
$74,100
Median home value
$151,600
Median rent
$907/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61523; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| St Edward SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Mossville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 416 | 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.
Il Valley Central USD 321
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,755NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Elementary School is listed in Il Valley Central USD 321; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Elementary School
South Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chillicothe, IL, part of Il Valley Central USD 321, serving approximately 426 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #610 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Elementary School
What grades does South Elementary School serve?
South Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Elementary School rank in IL?
South Elementary School ranks #610 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is South Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is South Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Elementary School?
54.0% of students at South Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Peoria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (309) 274-4841
- Area population (ZIP 61523)
- 10,188
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 61523; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2021, multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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