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South Elementary School

South Elementary School is a public primary school in Des Plaines, IL, serving grades K–5, rated A-, with 253 students and a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 54% in English Language Arts, 48% in Math and 47% in Science.

A-TopHap school rating
Rating
A-
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
253
Students per teacher
9.4:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts54%
Math48%
Science47%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic59%
White27%
Asian9%
Two or more races3%
Black1%
Male / female
56% / 44%
Free or reduced lunch
55%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+9.5%
Prior-year enrollment
231

Homes assigned to this school

1,348 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to South Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1535 Everett Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone
(847) 824-1566
Website
d62.org
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
171212001469
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School district

Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62

District rating
B+
Schools
11
Students
4,520
Spending per student
$23,728
Teachers (FTE)
453
Grades
PK–08
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Common questions

About South Elementary School

How is South Elementary School rated?

South Elementary School holds a A- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 is rated B+ overall.

How do students at South Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of South Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 54% in English Language Arts, 48% in Math and 47% in Science.

What grades does South Elementary School serve?

South Elementary School serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend South Elementary School?

253 students attend South Elementary School, up from 231 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to South Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,348 residential properties to South Elementary School in and around Des Plaines. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is South Elementary School in?

South Elementary School is part of Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, which reports 11 schools, 4,520 students and $23,728 of spending per student.