South Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chillicothe, Illinois 61523 · Il Valley Central USD 321
#660 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#21548 of 50,301 nationally
About South Elementary School
South Elementary School is a public elementary located in Chillicothe, in the Il Valley Central USD 321 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–3. In 2025 it enrolled 424 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 660th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 424.
There are 5 schools in Chillicothe; South Elementary School ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.0
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 Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Il Valley Central High School
Chillicothe · Public high · Grades 9–12
650 students · 730 m away
Chillicothe Elementary Center
Chillicothe · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
156 students · 1.0 km away
Chillicothe Jr High
Chillicothe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
229 students · 1.0 km away
Mossville Elementary School
Chillicothe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students · 10 km away
Mossville Jr High
Mossville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
181 students · 10 km away
Riverview Elem School
East Peoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
220 students · 13 km away
Midland Middle School
Sparland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
214 students · 14 km away
Banner Elementary School
Dunlap · Public elementary · Grades K–5
375 students · 14 km away
Midland Elementary School
Lacon · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
249 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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424 students
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424 students
Washington Elem School
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424 students
Sycamore Trails Elementary School
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424 students
Taft Elementary School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Elementary School a good school?
South Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 55.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #660 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 Elementary School rank in Illinois?
South Elementary School ranks #660 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #21548 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School had 424 students in 2025.
Is South Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
South Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Elementary School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of South Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.