South Side Elementary School
Champaign, IL · Champaign CUSD 4 · Grades K - 5
522nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 75%· Stable
South Side Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Side Elementary School 522nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 75% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 73th in 2019 to 75th in 2025.
South Side Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
South Side Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 290 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.0% | 50.7% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| Black | 27.4% | 25.5% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.8% | 11.7% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 6.2% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 5.5% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near South Side Elementary School
Typical home value $183K in zip 61820 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near South Side Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Westview Elem SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 0.7 mi away1,292nd of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 35% - 2Dr Howard Elem SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 0.8 mi away1,746th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 21% - 5Bottenfield Elem SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 1 mi away1,173rd of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 38% - 4International Prep AcademyChampaign CUSD 4 · 1.2 mi away1,355th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 30% - 2Stratton Elementary SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 1.3 mi away1,881st of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 18% - 1Washington Elem SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 1.7 mi away1,977th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 13% - 1M L King Jr Elem SchoolUrbana SD 116 · 1.9 mi away2,080th of 2,105
ELA 12% · Math 9% - 4Kenwood Elem SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 2 mi away1,357th of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Side Elementary School in?
South Side Elementary School is part of the Champaign CUSD 4 district in Champaign, Illinois.
Is South Side Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Side Elementary School 522nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Side Elementary School?
White 51%, Black 26%, Two or more races 12%, Hispanic 6% (290 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Side Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61820 is $183K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.