South Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Plaines, Illinois 60018 · CCSD 62
#187 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#7983 of 50,301 nationally
About South Elem School
South Elem School is a public elementary located in Des Plaines, in the CCSD 62 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 253 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 187th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 253.
There are 17 schools in Des Plaines; South Elem School ranks 4th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Iroquois Community School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–8
411 students · 1.2 km away
Plainfield Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students · 1.4 km away
Maine West High School
Des Plaines · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,857 students · 1.7 km away
Forest Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students · 1.8 km away
Orchard Place Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
258 students · 1.9 km away
Central Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students · 2.0 km away
Algonquin Middle School
Des Plaines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students · 2.0 km away
North Elementary School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
599 students · 2.7 km away
Franklin Elementary School
Park Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students · 2.7 km away
George B Carpenter Elem School
Park Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students · 2.9 km away
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West School
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Elem School a good school?
South Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 75.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #187 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Elem School rank in Illinois?
South Elem School ranks #187 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #7983 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Elem School?
South Elem School had 253 students in 2025.
Is South Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
South Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.