Southbury Elem School

www.sd308.org

581 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Southbury Elementary School, located at 820 Preston Lane in Oswego, Illinois, serves students within the Oswego Community Unit School District 308. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. The school typically serves a diverse student body from the surrounding suburban community, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for their future educational endeavors.

Beyond core academics, Southbury Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between parents, staff, and students. The school environment is characterized by a focus on character education and inclusive practices, aiming to help students develop both as scholars and as responsible members of the community. With its dedicated faculty and commitment to the district’s standards, Southbury provides a structured and encouraging atmosphere intended to meet the individual needs of its students in their formative years.

581

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southbury Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	92
Black	54
Asian	48
Two or More	36
American Indian	2

White
348 (60.0 %)
Hispanic
92 (15.9 %)
Black
54 (9.3 %)
Asian
48 (8.3 %)
Two or More
36 (6.2 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	CUSD 308
Phone:	(630)551-9800
Website:	http://www.sd308.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
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 6

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 98