Very Good
#867 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 23% in state
Based on limited data
South Side Grade School
Elementary School · Effingham Cusd 40 · Effingham, IL
An Effingham Cusd 40 elementary school serving grades 1st – 2nd.
211 W Douglas Ave, Effingham, IL 62401
- 11.5:1 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.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Side Grade 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Effingham), 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
$76,098
Median home value
$195,800
Median rent
$722/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Central Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 2–5 | 3.0 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Teutopolis Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | 4.3 mi | 602 | 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.
Effingham Cusd 40
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,130NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Side Grade School is listed in Effingham CUSD 40; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Side Grade School
South Side Grade School is a public elementary school in Effingham, IL, part of Effingham Cusd 40, serving approximately 277 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #867 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Side Grade School
What grades does South Side Grade School serve?
South Side Grade School serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend South Side Grade School?
South Side Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side Grade School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Side Grade School rank in IL?
South Side Grade School ranks #867 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is South Side Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Side Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is South Side Grade School a charter school?
No, South Side Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Side Grade School a Title I school?
No, South Side Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Side Grade School?
66.8% of students at South Side Grade 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Effingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (217) 540-1530
- Area population (ZIP 62401)
- 19,371
- Area average commute
- 15.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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.
- 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 62401; 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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