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South Elementary School

Chillicothe, Illinois · Grades PreK to 3 · Il Valley Central USD 321

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About South Elementary School

Located in Chillicothe, Illinois, South Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 3. Enrollment was 424 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 25.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.4 students per teacher. Il Valley Central USD 321 runs 8 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Peoria County. Within 5 miles there are 7 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	616 W Hickory St, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Phone	(309) 274-4841
School district	Il Valley Central USD 321
Grades	PreK to 3
Students (2024-25)	424
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	25.8
Students per teacher	16.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Peoria County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 171997002261). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Calvary Baptist AcademyPrivate, Baptist · Grades PreK to 12Chillicothe · 0.4 mi Il Valley Central High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Chillicothe · 0.5 mi IVC Transition CenterPublic · Grades 9 to 12Chillicothe · 0.5 mi IVC Learning CenterPublic · Grades 9 to 12Chillicothe · 0.6 mi Chillicothe Jr HighPublic · Grades 6 to 8Chillicothe · 0.6 mi Chillicothe Elementary CenterPublic · Grades 4 to 5Chillicothe · 0.6 mi St Edward SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Chillicothe · 0.6 mi Mossville Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Chillicothe · 6.5 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does South Elementary School serve?

South Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 3.

How many students attend South Elementary School?

South Elementary School reported 424 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School?

About 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 424 students and 25.8 teachers in federal data.

Is South Elementary School a public or charter school?

South Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is South Elementary School in?

South Elementary School is part of Il Valley Central USD 321. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/il-valley-central-usd-321/

Where is South Elementary School located?

South Elementary School is at 616 W Hickory St, Chillicothe, IL 61523. The phone number is (309) 274-4841.

How many other schools are near South Elementary School?

There are 7 other schools within 5 miles of South Elementary School in our directory.