SOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
South Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Roxana CUSD 1 school district, located in South Roxana, IL with about 509 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 30 teachers, South Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Primary School is a public elementary school located in South Roxana, Illinois, and serves as part of the Roxana Community Unit School District #1. The school focuses on providing foundational education to young learners in the local community, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional growth, and a supportive learning environment. As a smaller school within the district, it is dedicated to fostering a close-knit atmosphere where students can build strong relationships with teachers and peers during their formative years.
Academically, South Primary School follows the curriculum standards established by the district to prepare students for the transition to intermediate and middle school levels. The school places a high priority on literacy and numeracy, while also integrating opportunities for student engagement through various classroom activities. By maintaining a focus on consistent communication with parents and community involvement, the school strives to create a stable, encouraging educational experience for every student who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact South Primary School at (618) 254-7591 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
South Roxana, IL 62087-1628
(618) 254-7591
SOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in South Roxana, IL with about 509 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Roxana CUSD 1
- Total Students:
- 509
- Teachers:
- 30.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 509 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.