South Side Grade School
PublicElementaryGrades 1–2
211 W Douglas Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 · (217) 540-1530 · Part of Effingham Community Unit School District 40
Students
248
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
54%
Setting
Town
Grades
1–2
What stands out about South Side Grade School
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 13.3% since 2020
- No state test scores published for this school yet
Location
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211 W Douglas Ave, Effingham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 1142
Grade 2106
Enrollment over time
286’20
285’21
268’22
277’23
248’24
Down 13.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 86%Hispanic 10%Black 2%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts. The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.