South Elem School
Public
Elementary Grades K–5
Part of CCSD 62
1535 Everett Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 · (847) 824-1566
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Academic performance
Math proficiency37%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
253Students enrolled
9:1Student–teacher ratio
55%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K1
Kindergarten36
Grade 130
Grade 238
Grade 348
Grade 460
Grade 538
Grade 62
Students
Hispanic · 59%149
White · 27%69
Asian · 9%23
Two or more races · 3%8
Black · 1%3
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
241’20
248’21
245’22
233’23
253’24
Location
1535 Everett Ave Des Plaines
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.