South Side Grade School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Effingham, Illinois 62401 · Effingham CUSD 40
#338 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#12911 of 50,301 nationally
About South Side Grade School
South Side Grade School is a public elementary located in Effingham, in the Effingham CUSD 40 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 1–2. In 2025 it enrolled 248 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 338th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 248.
There are 6 schools in Effingham; South Side Grade School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)54%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.9
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 Side Grade School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near South Side Grade School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Effingham Junior High School
Effingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
458 students · 1.2 km away
Effingham High School
Effingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
712 students · 1.3 km away
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
Effingham · Public other · Grades PK–PK
121 students · 1.4 km away
Early Learning Center
Effingham · Public elementary · Grades K–K
175 students · 3.5 km away
Central Grade School
Effingham · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
547 students · 4.9 km away
Teutopolis High School
Teutopolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
339 students · 5.3 km away
Teutopolis Junior High School
Teutopolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
166 students · 5.4 km away
Teutopolis Grade School
Teutopolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
620 students · 6.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Garfield Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
248 students
Roosevelt Elem School
Dolton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
248 students
Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners
Vernon Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–K
248 students
Medinah Primary School
Medinah · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
248 students
Pleasant Valley Primary School
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
248 students
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch
Marengo · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
249 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Side Grade School a good school?
South Side Grade School has a Success Index (US) of 67.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #338 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 Side Grade School rank in Illinois?
South Side Grade School ranks #338 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #12911 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Side Grade School?
South Side Grade School had 248 students in 2025.
Is South Side Grade School a elementary school or a high school?
South Side Grade School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Side Grade School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of South Side Grade School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.