SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
South Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Crystal Lake CCSD 47 school district, located in Crystal Lake, IL with about 391 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 34 teachers, South Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
South Elementary School, located at 601 Golf Rd in Crystal Lake, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. The school is known for its commitment to a "whole child" approach, utilizing modern instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of its student population while encouraging active participation in the local community.
The campus at South Elementary is designed to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere for its young learners, featuring resources that support a comprehensive curriculum, including core subjects and enrichment programs. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Crystal Lake community, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while instilling a lifelong love of learning. Its location on Golf Road places it centrally within the district, allowing it to serve as a vital neighborhood hub for students and their families.
For more information, contact South Elem School at (815) 459-1143 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014-5644
(815) 459-1143
SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Crystal Lake, IL with about 391 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Crystal Lake CCSD 47
- Total Students:
- 391
- Teachers:
- 34.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 391 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.