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South Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Des Plaines, Illinois · CCSD 62
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students253
Student:Teacher9.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch55%
Title INo
South Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
253
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
55%+1.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

South Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Des Plaines, Illinois. The school enrolls 253 students. It is part of the CCSD 62 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCCSD 62
County17031
CityDes Plaines
ZIP60018
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171212001469

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment253
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino55.3%
Black / African American10.6%
Asian2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native25.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
55.3%
Black
10.6%
Asian
2.7%
Two+
5.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %55%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)