South Primary School

414 Indiana Ave
South Roxana, IL 62087

www.rcusd.org

454 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

South Primary School is a public elementary school located in South Roxana, Illinois, and serves as part of the Roxana Community Unit School District #1. The school focuses on providing foundational education to young learners in the local community, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional growth, and a supportive learning environment. As a smaller school within the district, it is dedicated to fostering a close-knit atmosphere where students can build strong relationships with teachers and peers during their formative years.

Academically, South Primary School follows the curriculum standards established by the district to prepare students for the transition to intermediate and middle school levels. The school places a high priority on literacy and numeracy, while also integrating opportunities for student engagement through various classroom activities. By maintaining a focus on consistent communication with parents and community involvement, the school strives to create a stable, encouraging educational experience for every student who walks through its doors.

454

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	380
Hispanic	9
Black	25
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
380 (83.7 %)
Two or More
37 (8.1 %)
Black
25 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Roxana CUSD 1
Phone:	(618)254-7591
Website:	http://www.rcusd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 114

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 100