South Elem School

www.glencoeschools.org

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

South Elementary School, located at 266 Linden Ave in Glencoe, Illinois, is a highly regarded public primary school serving students in the Glencoe School District 35. As part of a community known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence and community involvement, the school is recognized for providing a nurturing environment that focuses on the developmental and educational needs of its young learners. It is well-regarded for its small class sizes, experienced faculty, and a curriculum that balances rigorous academic instruction with social-emotional learning.

Beyond its academic focus, South Elementary is known for its vibrant school culture and its commitment to fostering a collaborative partnership between families, staff, and the community. The school benefits from its location in the suburban North Shore area, often leveraging local resources to enhance student learning experiences. With its focus on inquiry-based learning and character development, South Elementary consistently aims to prepare students not only for middle school success but also to be active, empathetic participants in their community.

395

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	337
Hispanic	21
Black	1
Asian	12
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
337 (85.3 %)
Two or More
23 (5.8 %)
Hispanic
21 (5.3 %)
Asian
12 (3.0 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
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:	Glencoe SD 35
Phone:	(847)835-6400
Website:	http://www.glencoeschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 10

Kindergarten 138

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 133