Enrollment
306
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
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 Marshall, Illinois, enrolling 306 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 306 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 (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Marshall Cusd 2c spends $11,624 per pupil, 32% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Marshall Cusd 2c also operates Marshall High School (350 students) and North Elem School (339 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall Cusd 2c, which includes South Elem School.
$11,624
Per student
-32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.9%
State 55.6%
Federal 12.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~306 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Elem School
How many students attend South Elem School?
South Elem School has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshall, IL.
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, counselor availability, 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 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. See all public schools in Marshall on the city page.
Is South Elem School a good school?
South Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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