- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshall, IL
South Elem School
Federal NCES profile for South Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172487002698
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 306
- students enrolled
South Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Marshall, IL.
School address
District: Marshall Cusd 2c · Illinois
NCES ID 172487002698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
South Elem School held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 172487002698 · Marshall, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall High School (350 students)
South Elem School held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.5 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
- Marshall High
Marshall High School
350 students
- North Elem Sch
North Elem School
339 students
- This school
South Elem School
306 students
- Marshall Jr Hi
Marshall Jr High School
186 students
What this shows South Elem School reports 306 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$12,445
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 92.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, South Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Marshall Cusd 2c reports $12,445 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elem School
How many students attend South Elem School?
South Elem School has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshall, IL. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elem School is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elem School?
The largest demographic group at South Elem School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Marshall, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elem School?
South Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, 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 Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Marshall, 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 Marshall Cusd 2c?
Besides South Elem School, Marshall Cusd 2c also operates Marshall High School (350 students), North Elem School (339 students), and Marshall Jr High School (186 students). See the Marshall Cusd 2c district page for the complete list.