Enrollment
413
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glencoe, IL
South Elem School
Federal NCES profile for South Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171686001992
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Glencoe · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 413
- students enrolled
South Elem School has class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Glencoe, IL.
School address
District: Glencoe Sd 35 · Illinois
NCES ID 171686001992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Elem School
South Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Glencoe, Illinois, enrolling 413 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Glencoe Sd 35 spends $28,310 per pupil, 66% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Glencoe Sd 35 also operates Central School (561 students) and West School (252 students) alongside South Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Elem School compares
South Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Illinois - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$28,310
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, South Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glencoe Sd 35, which includes South Elem School.
$28,310
Per student
+66%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+71%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.2%
State 20.6%
Federal 3.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Elem School
How many students attend South Elem School?
South Elem School has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glencoe, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elem School is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elem School?
The largest demographic group at South Elem School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Glencoe, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elem School?
South Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Elem School rank among public schools in Glencoe?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Glencoe, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Glencoe on the city page.
Is South Elem School a good school?
South Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Glencoe Sd 35?
Besides South Elem School, Glencoe Sd 35 also operates Central School (561 students) and West School (252 students). See the Glencoe Sd 35 district page for the complete list.
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