South Side Grade School
Effingham, IL · Effingham CUSD 40 · Grades 1 - 2
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
South Side Grade School ranking
Not enough test data to rank this school.
South Side Grade School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 277 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.7% | 85.9% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 8.7% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.6% | 2.9% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near South Side Grade School
Typical home value $234K in zip 62401 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near South Side Grade School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Early Learning CenterEffingham CUSD 40 · 2.2 mi away
- 6Central Grade SchoolEffingham CUSD 40 · 3 mi away871st of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 43% - 10Teutopolis Grade SchoolTeutopolis CUSD 50 · 4.3 mi away115th of 2,105
ELA 83% · Math 72% - 9Dieterich Elem SchoolDieterich CUSD 30 · 9.4 mi away281st of 2,105
ELA 71% · Math 67% - 7Altamont Grade SchoolAltamont CUSD 10 · 11.4 mi away690th of 2,105
ELA 62% · Math 46% - 8Stewardson-Strasburg Elem SchoolStewardson-Strasburg CUD 5A · 13.7 mi away625th of 2,105
ELA 62% · Math 50% - 7Beecher City Grade SchoolBeecher City CUSD 20 · 13.9 mi away738th of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 50% - 6Neoga Elementary SchoolNeoga CUSD 3 · 15.4 mi away891st of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Side Grade School in?
South Side Grade School is part of the Effingham CUSD 40 district in Effingham, Illinois.
Is South Side Grade School a good school?
South Side Grade School does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of South Side Grade School?
White 86%, Hispanic 9%, Two or more races 3%, Black 2% (277 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Side Grade School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62401 is $234K 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.