South Elem School
Des Plaines, IL · CCSD 62 · Grades K - 5
801st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 62%▼ Declining
South Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Elem School 801st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 62% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2019 to 62th in 2025 — declining.
South Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
South Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 233 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 49.6% | 56.7% | ▲ 7.1 pts | |
| White | 38.8% | 27.5% | ▼ 11.3 pts | |
| Asian | 7.9% | 10.3% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 3.4% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 2.5% | 1.3% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near South Elem School
Typical home value $390K in zip 60018 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near South Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Iroquois Community SchoolCCSD 62 · 0.8 mi away282nd of 2,105
ELA 77% · Math 61% - 8Plainfield Elem SchoolCCSD 62 · 0.9 mi away629th of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 48% - 9Forest Elem SchoolCCSD 62 · 1.1 mi away375th of 2,105
ELA 69% · Math 61% - 4Orchard Place Elem SchoolCCSD 62 · 1.2 mi away1,293rd of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 35% - 9Central Elem SchoolCCSD 62 · 1.2 mi away387th of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 63% - 5North Elementary SchoolCCSD 62 · 1.7 mi away1,197th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 36% - 10Franklin Elementary SchoolPark Ridge CCSD 64 · 1.7 mi away135th of 2,105
ELA 77% · Math 76% - 10George B Carpenter Elem SchoolPark Ridge CCSD 64 · 1.8 mi away76th of 2,105
ELA 82% · Math 81%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Elem School in?
South Elem School is part of the CCSD 62 district in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Is South Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Elem School 801st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 62% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Elem School?
Hispanic 57%, White 28%, Asian 10%, Two or more races 3% (233 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60018 is $390K 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.