- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
South Elem School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 171686001992 · Glencoe, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Central School (561 students)
South Elem School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
South Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central School
Central School
561 students
- This school
South Elem School
413 students
- West School
West School
252 students
What this shows South Elem School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elem School compares
South Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$29,766
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Glencoe Sd 35 reports $29,766 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.