Southside School

www.morrisonschools.org

212 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Southside School, located at 100 Academic Drive in Morrison, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Morrison Community Unit School District #6. The school is primarily recognized for its focus on early childhood and elementary education, fostering a supportive environment designed to meet the developmental and academic needs of young learners in the local community. By emphasizing core subjects alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to build a strong academic base that prepares students for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

Beyond its classroom curriculum, Southside School functions as a central hub for families in the Morrison area, encouraging community involvement and collaboration between educators, parents, and students. The school is known for maintaining a focused, student-centered atmosphere that prioritizes inclusivity and small-town values. With its dedicated staff and commitment to fostering a positive learning culture, Southside remains a vital component of the Morrison educational landscape, ensuring that children receive the guidance and resources necessary to thrive during their formative years.

212

Total Students

15.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southside School
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	21
Asian	1
Two or More	5

White
185 (87.3 %)
Hispanic
21 (9.9 %)
Two or More
5 (2.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Morrison CUSD 6
Phone:	(815)772-2183
Website:	http://www.morrisonschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 63