South Elem School

245 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Elementary School, located at 1535 Everett Ave in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a core institution within Community Consolidated School District 62. The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment dedicated to foundational academic growth and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local Des Plaines community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure a supportive learning atmosphere.

The school's curriculum is designed to meet the evolving needs of its students, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology to enhance classroom engagement. Beyond academics, South Elementary is known for its focus on character building and inclusivity, aiming to prepare children not only for middle school success but also to become responsible, well-rounded members of their community.

245

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	133
Black	5
Asian	27
Two or More	14

Hispanic
133 (54.5 %)
White
65 (26.6 %)
Asian
27 (11.1 %)
Two or More
14 (5.7 %)
Black
5 (2.0 %)

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:	CCSD 62
Phone:	(847)824-1566
Website:	http://wwwd62.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
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

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 41