SOUTH SIDE GRADE SCHOOL

South Side Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Effingham CUSD 40 school district, located in Effingham, IL with about 322 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, South Side Grade School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Side Grade School is a public elementary school located in Effingham, Illinois, serving the local community within the Effingham Community Unit School District 40. Situated on West Douglas Avenue, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the primary grade levels. It is recognized for fostering a supportive neighborhood environment that emphasizes both academic development and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare young learners for their transition into middle school.

As part of the broader Effingham school system, South Side Grade School benefits from the district's commitment to consistent curriculum standards and community engagement. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and parent-teacher initiatives designed to strengthen the bond between the classroom and the home. By prioritizing small-community values alongside structured educational programming, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development in the Effingham area.

For more information, contact South Side Grade School at (217) 540-1530 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.