Southern View Elem School

www.sps186.org/o/southern-view

140 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Southern View Elementary School, located at 3338 S 5th St in Springfield, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Springfield Public School District 186. As a community-focused elementary school, it provides educational programming for students in the early grades, emphasizing core curriculum subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Southern View is committed to preparing its students for future academic success by utilizing research-based teaching strategies and maintaining active engagement with families. The school functions as a neighborhood hub, prioritizing the development of essential life skills and foundational knowledge in a structured, nurturing setting. By focusing on collaboration between teachers, parents, and the local Springfield community, Southern View strives to provide a stable learning experience that addresses the individual needs of every child.

140

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern View Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	22
Black	64
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

Black
64 (45.7 %)
White
37 (26.4 %)
Hispanic
22 (15.7 %)
Two or More
16 (11.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.7 %)

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:	Springfield SD 186
Phone:	(217)585-5837
Website:	http://www.sps186.org/o/southern-view
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
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

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 23

Grade 7 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southern View Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	24
Grade 2	14
Grade 3	22
Grade 4	20
Grade 5	23
Grade 7	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southern View Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	58	41.4%
Male	82	58.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)