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South Side Elementary School

South Side Elementary School is a public primary school in Champaign, IL, serving grades K–5, rated B, with 307 students and a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 61% in Math, 58% in English Language Arts and 33% in Science.

BTopHap school rating
Rating
B
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
307
Students per teacher
14.6:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Math61%
English Language Arts58%
Science33%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
Yes

Student body

White46%
Black24%
Two or more races12%
Hispanic11%
Asian7%
Pacific Islander0%
Native American0%
Male / female
55% / 45%
Free or reduced lunch
43%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+5.5%
Prior-year enrollment
291

Homes assigned to this school

1,792 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to South Side 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
715 S New St, Champaign, IL 61820
Phone
(217) 351-3890
Website
champaignschools.org
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
170942005409
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School district

Champaign Community Unit School District 4

District rating
C+
Schools
20
Students
10,598
Spending per student
$17,342
Teachers (FTE)
765
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About South Side Elementary School

How is South Side Elementary School rated?

South Side Elementary School holds a B rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Champaign Community Unit School District 4 is rated C+ overall.

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

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of South Side Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 61% in Math, 58% in English Language Arts and 33% in Science.

What grades does South Side Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend South Side Elementary School?

307 students attend South Side Elementary School, up from 291 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

Which homes are assigned to South Side Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,792 residential properties to South Side Elementary School in and around Champaign. 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 Side Elementary School in?

South Side Elementary School is part of Champaign Community Unit School District 4, which reports 20 schools, 10,598 students and $17,342 of spending per student.