South Side Grade School
Effingham, IL · Effingham CUSD 40
Regular public school · Grades 1 - 2 · Town, remote
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
211 W Douglas Ave, Effingham, IL 62401
(217)540-1530NCES ID 171356001652Directory 2023–24
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 277 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.0% | 85.9% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 8.7% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.5% | 2.9% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.3% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $234K in zip 62401 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than South Side Grade School
- –Early Learning CenterEffingham CUSD 40 · 2.2 mi awayCompare
- #871Central Grade SchoolEffingham CUSD 40 · 3 mi away871st of 2,105
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ELA 62% · Math 50%Compare - #738Beecher City Grade SchoolBeecher City CUSD 20 · 13.9 mi away738th of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 50%Compare - #891Neoga Elementary SchoolNeoga CUSD 3 · 15.4 mi away891st of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 41%Compare
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.