- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Effingham, IL
South Side Grade School
Federal NCES profile for South Side Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171356001652
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Side Grade School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Effingham · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 248
- students enrolled
South Side Grade School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Side Grade School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Effingham, IL.
School address
District: Effingham Cusd 40 · Illinois
NCES ID 171356001652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
South Side Grade School held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 171356001652 · Effingham, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 10.3:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Effingham High School (712 students)
South Side Grade School held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
South Side Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Effingham High
Effingham High School
712 students
- Central Grade
Central Grade School
547 students
- Effingham Juni
Effingham Junior High School
458 students
- This school 248
South Side Grade School
248 students
- Early Learning 175
Early Learning Center
175 students
- Effingham Unit 121
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
121 students
What this shows South Side Grade School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Side Grade School compares
South Side Grade 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in Illinois - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,130
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 248 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 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, South Side Grade School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Effingham Cusd 40 reports $15,130 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Side Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Grade School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Effingham Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Effingham Unit 40 Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Side Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar elementary schools in Effingham
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~248 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Side Grade School
How many students attend South Side Grade School?
South Side Grade School has 248 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Effingham, IL. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side Grade School is 10.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% 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 Side Grade School?
The largest demographic group at South Side Grade School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Effingham, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Side Grade School?
South Side Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Side Grade School rank among elementary schools in Effingham?
By Resource Investment Index, South Side Grade School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Effingham, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Effingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Effingham Cusd 40?
Besides South Side Grade School, Effingham Cusd 40 also operates Effingham High School (712 students), Central Grade School (547 students), and Effingham Junior High School (458 students). See the Effingham Cusd 40 district page for the complete list.