South Elem School

www.d47.org/sou

391 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

391

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	61
Black	9
Asian	4
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
298 (76.2 %)
Hispanic
61 (15.6 %)
Two or More
18 (4.6 %)
Black
9 (2.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Crystal Lake CCSD 47
Phone:	(815)459-1143
Website:	http://www.d47.org/sou
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 55