Southern View Elem School
Springfield, IL · Springfield SD 186 · Grades K - 5
1,645th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 22%▼ Declining
Southern View Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Southern View Elem School 1,645th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 22% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 22th in 2025 — declining.
Southern View Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Southern View Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 154 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 39.0% | 49.4% | ▲ 10.4 pts | |
| White | 46.9% | 25.3% | ▼ 21.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 16.9% | ▲ 12.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.2% | 8.4% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Southern View Elem School
Typical home value $97K in zip 62703 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Southern View Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Harvard Park Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.2 mi away2,005th of 2,105
ELA 22% · Math 7% - 3Laketown Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.2 mi away1,653rd of 2,105
ELA 29% · Math 23% - 3Black Hawk Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.3 mi away1,680th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 17% - 4Hazel Dell Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2 mi away1,449th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 21% - 10Iles Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.1 mi away11th of 2,105
ELA 93% · Math 88% - 6Butler Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.1 mi away1,016th of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 37% - 5Sandburg Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.3 mi away1,062nd of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 35% - 4Springfield Ball Charter SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.4 mi away · charter1,372nd of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Southern View Elem School in?
Southern View Elem School is part of the Springfield SD 186 district in Springfield, Illinois.
Is Southern View Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Southern View Elem School 1,645th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 22% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Southern View Elem School?
Black 49%, White 25%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 8% (154 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Southern View Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62703 is $97K 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.