Enrollment
450
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Roxana, IL
South Primary School
Federal NCES profile for South Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173501004822
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Primary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Illinois schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 450
- students enrolled
South Primary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Roxana Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 173501004822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Primary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Primary School
South Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in South Roxana, Illinois, enrolling 450 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 450 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Roxana Cusd 1 also operates Roxana Sr High School (500 students) and Roxana Junior High School (393 students) alongside South Primary 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 Primary School compares
South Primary 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Illinois - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,920
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 450 Top 37% in Illinois - larger than 63% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 15.7:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173501004822
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, South Primary School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.3%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roxana Cusd 1, which includes South Primary School.
$17,920
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.9%
State 25.5%
Federal 11.6%
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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxana Sr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roxana Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Primary School
How many students attend South Primary School?
South Primary School has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Roxana, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Primary 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 Primary School?
The largest demographic group at South Primary School is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in South Roxana, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Primary School?
South Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
Is South Primary School a good school?
South Primary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Roxana Cusd 1?
Besides South Primary School, Roxana Cusd 1 also operates Roxana Sr High School (500 students), Roxana Junior High School (393 students), and Central Intermediate School (365 students). See the Roxana Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.