South Park Elem School

www.dps109.org

424 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Park Elementary School is a public school located in Deerfield, Illinois, serving students in grades K-5 as part of Deerfield Public School District 109. Situated in a quiet, residential neighborhood, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The curriculum is designed to encourage critical thinking and curiosity, supported by a dedicated faculty that focuses on personalized learning strategies to meet the diverse needs of their student body.

Beyond the classroom, South Park Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities that aim to provide a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to maintaining high standards of achievement, the school strives to prepare its students for future success by creating a safe, nurturing, and collaborative atmosphere for every child.

424

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Park Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	27
Black	3
Asian	27
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

White
347 (81.8%)
Hispanic
27 (6.4%)
Asian
27 (6.4%)
Two or More
19 (4.5%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Deerfield SD 109
Phone:	(847)945-5895
Website:	http://www.dps109.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 70

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 57