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South Side Grade School

Effingham, Illinois · Grades 1 to 2 · Effingham CUSD 40

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About South Side Grade School

South Side Grade School is a public school in Effingham, Illinois, serving grades 1 through 2. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 248 students enrolled. With about 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 9.9 students per teacher. There are 12 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area. Effingham CUSD 40 School District runs 5 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	211 W Douglas Ave, Effingham, IL 62401
Phone	(217) 540-1530
School district	Effingham CUSD 40
Grades	1 to 2
Students (2024-25)	248
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	25
Students per teacher	9.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Town, remote, Effingham County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 171356001652). 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 Grade School serve?

South Side Grade School serves grades 1 through 2.

How many students attend South Side Grade School?

South Side Grade School reported 248 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 248 students and 25 teachers in federal data.

Is South Side Grade School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is South Side Grade School in?

South Side Grade School is part of Effingham CUSD 40 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/effingham-cusd-40-school-district/

Where is South Side Grade School located?

South Side Grade School is at 211 W Douglas Ave, Effingham, IL 62401. The phone number is (217) 540-1530.

How many other schools are near South Side Grade School?

There are 12 other schools within 5 miles of South Side Grade School in our directory.