- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chillicothe, IL
South Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171997002261
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Chillicothe · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 424
- students enrolled
South Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Chillicothe, IL.
School address
District: Il Valley Central Usd 321 · Illinois
NCES ID 171997002261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
South Elementary School grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 171997002261 · Chillicothe, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Il Valley Central High School (650 students)
South Elementary School grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
South Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Il Valley Cent
Il Valley Central High School
650 students
- Mossville Elem
Mossville Elementary School
431 students
- This school
South Elementary School
424 students
- Chillicothe Jr 229
Chillicothe Jr High
229 students
- Mossville Jr H 181
Mossville Jr High
181 students
- Chillicothe El 156
Chillicothe Elementary Center
156 students
What this shows South Elementary School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary School compares
South Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,755
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, South Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Il Valley Central Usd 321 reports $12,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Valley Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mossville Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chillicothe Jr High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mossville Jr High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chillicothe Elementary Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary School
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chillicothe, IL. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Elementary School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Chillicothe, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Chillicothe?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Chillicothe, 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 Il Valley Central Usd 321?
Besides South Elementary School, Il Valley Central Usd 321 also operates Il Valley Central High School (650 students), Mossville Elementary School (431 students), and Chillicothe Jr High (229 students). See the Il Valley Central Usd 321 district page for the complete list.