- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morrison, IL
Southside School
Federal NCES profile for Southside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172671002855
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Morrison · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 200
- students enrolled
Southside School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Morrison, IL.
School address
District: Morrison Cusd 6 · Illinois
NCES ID 172671002855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Southside School held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 172671002855 · Morrison, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrison High School (294 students)
Southside School held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Southside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrison High
Morrison High School
294 students
- Northside Scho
Northside School
264 students
- Morrison Jr Hi
Morrison Jr High School
215 students
- This school
Southside School
200 students
What this shows Southside School reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside School compares
Southside 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,621
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 200 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 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Southside School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Morrison Cusd 6 reports $14,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southside School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morrison Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside School
How many students attend Southside School?
Southside School has 200 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morrison, IL. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Southside School?
The largest demographic group at Southside School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Morrison, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside School?
Southside School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Southside School rank among public schools in Morrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Morrison, 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 Morrison Cusd 6?
Besides Southside School, Morrison Cusd 6 also operates Morrison High School (294 students), Northside School (264 students), and Morrison Jr High School (215 students). See the Morrison Cusd 6 district page for the complete list.