South Elem School

Marshall CUSD 2C
805 S 6th St
Marshall, IL 62441
293 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
South Elementary School, located at 805 S 6th St in Marshall, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Marshall Community Unit School District #2. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of young learners, typically focusing on early childhood education through the elementary grades. The school is situated in a quiet residential area of Marshall, providing a community-centered environment that emphasizes local engagement and a supportive atmosphere for students transitioning into their formative school years.

The school is known for being an integral part of the small-town fabric of Marshall, where it works closely with families to establish a strong educational baseline. Like many schools in the district, South Elementary focuses on developing core competencies in literacy and numeracy while encouraging character development. By maintaining a student-focused approach, the school aims to provide a safe and nurturing space that prepares its young pupils for the academic rigors of the middle and high school levels within the district.
293
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    275 (93.9 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    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: Marshall CUSD 2C
Phone: (217)826-5041
Website: http://www.marshall.k12.il.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
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 31
Kindergarten 103
Grade 1 87
Grade 2 72
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
North Elem School
Marshall CUSD 2C
392 Students
1001 N 6th St
Marshall, IL 62441 (1.1 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 6th