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South Primary School
Elementary School · Roxana Cusd 1 · South Roxana, IL
A Roxana Cusd 1 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
414 Indiana Ave, South Roxana, IL 62087
- Math 12% proficient (2015)
- Reading 22% proficient (2015)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Primary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2012, to 17% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 13 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated977/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Roxana), 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
$56,364
Median home value
$87,200
Median rent
$821/mo
College educated
5.6%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62087; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Lewis-clark Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Eastwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Washington Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK | 4.3 mi | 119 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Roxana Cusd 1
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,531NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Primary School is listed in Roxana CUSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Primary School
South Primary School is a public elementary school in South Roxana, IL, part of Roxana Cusd 1, serving approximately 455 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,619 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Primary School
What grades does South Primary School serve?
South Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend South Primary School?
South Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Primary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Primary School rank in IL?
South Primary School ranks #3,619 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is South Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Primary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is South Primary School a charter school?
No, South Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Primary School a Title I school?
No, South Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Primary School?
64.8% of students at South Primary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 455
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (618) 254-7591
- Area population (ZIP 62087)
- 2,180
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 62087; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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