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South Side Elementary School

Champaign, Illinois · Grades K to 5 · Champaign CUSD 4

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About South Side Elementary School

South Side Elementary School is a public school in Champaign, Illinois, serving kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment was 307 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Champaign. There are about 14.6 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (21 teachers in all). It is one of 19 schools in Champaign CUSD 4 School District. Families comparing options will find 49 other schools within 5 miles. Federal locale data places it in a small city.

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School facts

Address	715 S New St, Champaign, IL 61820
Phone	(217) 351-3890
School district	Champaign CUSD 4
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	307
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	21
Students per teacher	14.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Champaign County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170942005409). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does South Side Elementary School serve?

South Side Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend South Side Elementary School?

South Side Elementary School reported 307 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 307 students and 21 teachers in federal data.

Is South Side Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is South Side Elementary School in?

South Side Elementary School is part of Champaign CUSD 4 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/champaign-cusd-4-school-district/

Where is South Side Elementary School located?

South Side Elementary School is at 715 S New St, Champaign, IL 61820. The phone number is (217) 351-3890.

How many other schools are near South Side Elementary School?

There are 49 other schools within 5 miles of South Side Elementary School in our directory.