South Side Elementary School

www.champaignschools.org

307 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Side Elementary School, located at 712 S. Pine St. in Champaign, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Champaign Community Unit School District 4. Known for its historic charm and welcoming atmosphere, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. It draws students from the surrounding neighborhood, creating a close-knit school culture that values inclusivity, diversity, and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families.

Beyond its core curriculum, South Side Elementary is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience. The school frequently engages in community-based initiatives and offers various programs designed to challenge students and encourage curiosity. By prioritizing a balanced approach to education, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while cultivating a sense of belonging and civic responsibility within the Champaign community.

307

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Side Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	34
Black	73
Asian	20
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
142 (46.3%)
Black
73 (23.8%)
Two or More
36 (11.7%)
Hispanic
34 (11.1%)
Asian
20 (6.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Champaign CUSD 4
Phone:	(217)351-3890
Website:	http://www.champaignschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 50