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South Park Elementary School

Summary:

South Park Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Deerfield, Illinois, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 441 students. The school is part of the Deerfield School District 109, which is ranked 38 out of 813 districts in Illinois and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

South Park Elementary School has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Illinois, with a statewide ranking of 136 out of 2,067 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 66.9% of all students at South Park were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 72.9% for the Deerfield School District and 41.2% for the state of Illinois. In Mathematics, 61.5% of all students at South Park were proficient or better, compared to 63.9% for the district and 28.4% for the state.

Compared to nearby schools, Greenbriar Elementary and Shabonee School in the Northbrook School District 28 and Northbrook Education Service District 27 tend to outperform South Park Elementary in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency, particularly in the upper grades. However, South Park generally outperforms other elementary schools in the Deerfield School District 109, such as Walden Elementary and Wilmot Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1421 Hackberry Rd
       Deerfield, IL  60015-4071

(847) 945-5895

District: Deerfield School District 109

SchoolDigger Rank:
136th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,200 Help


Students who attend South Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Charles J Caruso Middle School
High:    Deerfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  433

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.4%
Asian:
7.2%
Hispanic:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1% Help


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Compare Details South Park Elementary School ranks better than 93.4% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Deerfield School District 109. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.83. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details South Park Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Deerfield School District 109. Racial makeup is: White (82.4%), Asian (7.2%), Hispanic (5.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Park Elementary School is 11.6. 2 elementary schools in the Deerfield School District 109 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Park Elementary School is $20,200, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Deerfield School District 109.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Park Elementary School 136th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See South Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Deerfield School District 109:

SchoolDigger ranks Deerfield School District 109 38th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at South Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.90 60th 2020 97.0%
2004 90.01 25th 2030 98.8%
2005 89.12 37th 2022 98.2%
2006 84.90 107th 2086 94.9%
2007 81.70 224th 2095 89.3%
2008 84.18 172nd 2092 91.8%
2009 84.78 150th 2120 92.9%
2010 84.30 165th 2139 92.3%
2011 88.51 35th 2147 98.4%
2012 88.09 42nd 2166 98.1%
2013 93.91 35th 2167 98.4%
2014 92.63 62nd 2093 97.0%
2015 98.45 24th 2052 98.8%
2016 98.02 18th 2046 99.1%
2017 98.02 20th 2044 99.0%
2018 98.35 12th 2037 99.4%
2019 96.74 32nd 2086 98.5%
2021 97.24 46th 1948 97.6%
2022 95.50 76th 2082 96.3%
2023 95.65 71st 2077 96.6%
2024 93.83 136th 2067 93.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.72 46th 763 94.0%
2019 94.23 37th 1194 96.9%
2021 70.16 123rd 640 80.8%
2022 76.05 149th 1113 86.6%
2023 93.47 42nd 1156 96.4%
2024 92.94 54th 1195 95.5%
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Rank History for Female students at South Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.85 9th 1964 99.5%
2019 95.91 36th 2019 98.2%
2021 91.26 97th 1680 94.2%
2022 90.59 147th 1970 92.5%
2023 95.19 66th 1957 96.6%
2024 91.66 132nd 1942 93.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at South Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.45 54th 907 94.0%
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Rank History for Male students at South Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.87 17th 1972 99.1%
2019 95.84 45th 2019 97.8%
2021 97.61 28th 1707 98.4%
2022 95.52 55th 1977 97.2%
2023 93.97 80th 1984 96.0%
2024 93.96 103rd 1959 94.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at South Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.20 61st 243 74.9%
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Rank History for White students at South Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.64 13th 1463 99.1%
2019 92.41 40th 1462 97.3%
2021 92.16 53rd 1308 95.9%
2022 91.16 62nd 1425 95.6%
2023 89.36 93rd 1419 93.4%
2024 86.27 129th 1392 90.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for South Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 268 3 2 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 276
1989 242 5 5 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 258
1990 246 3 2 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 255
1991 251 4 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1992 257 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1993 284 2 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1994 325 3 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1995 348 1 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1996 348 1 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1997 378 1 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1998 374 3 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1999 411 3 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2000 512 3 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2001 540 2 22 5 1 n/a n/a 0 570
2002 518 5 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 542
2003 518 5 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 542
2004 509 6 19 6 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2005 492 2 14 6 0 n/a n/a 11 525
2006 463 2 16 6 0 n/a n/a 15 502
2007 477 2 14 6 0 n/a n/a 17 516
2008 465 2 14 7 0 n/a n/a 19 507
2009 463 1 17 7 0 n/a n/a 22 510
2010 479 1 16 8 0 n/a n/a 22 526
2011 461 0 23 18 0 0 19 0 521
2012 460 1 32 15 0 0 18 0 526
2013 440 1 34 17 0 0 17 0 509
2014 427 1 34 18 0 0 17 0 497
2015 395 0 36 16 0 0 15 0 462
2016 368 0 45 18 0 0 15 0 446
2017 371 0 41 19 0 0 19 0 450
2018 370 0 37 14 1 0 17 0 439
2019 379 0 44 18 1 0 25 0 467
2020 380 0 35 24 0 1 24 0 464
2021 338 0 37 20 0 1 12 0 408
2022 329 4 31 21 0 1 19 0 405
2023 357 4 37 22 0 0 21 0 441
2024 357 1 31 23 0 1 20 0 433

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 276 18.3 15.0 n/a
1989 258 17.4 14.8 n/a
1990 255 17.0 15.0 n/a
1991 261 17.0 15.3 n/a
1992 263 18.9 13.9 n/a
1993 295 18.5 15.9 n/a
1994 344 20.9 16.5 n/a
1995 361 19.7 18.3 n/a
1996 361 19.7 18.3 n/a
1997 390 21.6 18.1 n/a
1998 386 21.9 17.6 n/a
1999 419 23.4 17.9 n/a
2000 526 29.0 18.1 n/a
2001 570 31.8 17.9 n/a
2002 542 32.3 16.8 0
2003 542 32.3 16.8 0
2004 540 31.3 17.3 0
2005 525 29.3 17.9 0
2006 502 29.8 16.8 0
2007 516 34.0 15.2 0
2008 507 27.0 18.8 0
2009 510 32.2 15.8 0
2010 526 32.0 16.4 0
2011 521 33.5 15.5 0
2012 526 33.5 15.7 0
2013 509 n/a n/a 0
2014 497 n/a n/a 0
2015 462 40.0 11.5 0.6
2016 446 41.0 10.8 0.7
2017 450 37.1 12.1 0.7
2018 439 37.0 11.8 1.6
2019 467 36.0 12.9 0.9
2020 464 38.0 12.2 0.6
2021 408 n/a n/a n/a
2022 405 37.0 10.9 1
2023 441 40.0 11.0 n/a
2024 433 37.3 11.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 276 18.3 15.0 n/a
1989 258 17.4 14.8 n/a
1990 255 17.0 15.0 n/a
1991 261 17.0 15.3 n/a
1992 263 18.9 13.9 n/a
1993 295 18.5 15.9 n/a
1994 344 20.9 16.5 n/a
1995 361 19.7 18.3 n/a
1996 361 19.7 18.3 n/a
1997 390 21.6 18.1 n/a
1998 386 21.9 17.6 n/a
1999 419 23.4 17.9 n/a
2000 526 29.0 18.1 n/a
2001 570 31.8 17.9 n/a
2002 542 32.3 16.8 0
2003 542 32.3 16.8 0
2004 540 31.3 17.3 0
2005 525 29.3 17.9 0
2006 502 29.8 16.8 0
2007 516 34.0 15.2 0
2008 507 27.0 18.8 0
2009 510 32.2 15.8 0
2010 526 32.0 16.4 0
2011 521 33.5 15.5 0
2012 526 33.5 15.7 0
2013 509 n/a n/a 0
2014 497 n/a n/a 0
2015 462 40.0 11.5 0.6
2016 446 41.0 10.8 0.7
2017 450 37.1 12.1 0.7
2018 439 37.0 11.8 1.6
2019 467 36.0 12.9 0.9
2020 464 38.0 12.2 0.6
2021 408 n/a n/a n/a
2022 405 37.0 10.9 1
2023 441 40.0 11.0 n/a
2024 433 37.3 11.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

South Park Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201599.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%7.2%99.1%99.1%7.2%
201699.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%10.3%99.1%99.3%10.3%
201799.6%99.3%99.3%99.3%10.2%99.3%99.8%10.2%
201898.9%98.6%98.6%98.6%9.5%98.6%98.9%9.9%
201998.9%98.7%98.7%98.7%13.4%98.9%98.9%13.4%
202197.1%96.6%96.6%96.6%97.1%96.9%97.1%14.2%
2022100.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.5%99.8%99.8%15.6%
202398.6%98.8%98.8%98.8%16.9%98.4%98.8%16.9%
202498.9%99.3%99.3%99.3%100.0%99.1%99.1%16.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,949 (16.1%) $15,378 (83.9%) $18,327
2020 $250 (1.4%) $17,507 (98.6%) $17,757
2021 $261 (1.5%) $16,831 (98.5%) $17,092
2022 $261 (1.5%) $16,831 (98.5%) $17,092
2023 $93 (0.4%) $21,454 (99.6%) $21,546
2024 $373 (1.8%) $19,827 (98.2%) $20,200

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 32nd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 71st of 2077 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Park Elementary School)71.957.6
 14.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield School District 109)71.858.3
 13.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Park Elementary School)79.772.8
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Deerfield School District 109)80.467.8
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Park Elementary School)73.373.7
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield School District 109)78.465.6
 12.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Park Elementary School)83.362.3
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Deerfield School District 109)75.762.7
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Park Elementary School)81.162
 19.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield School District 109)82.367.9
 14.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Park Elementary School)8064
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Deerfield School District 109)71.765.8
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (South Park Elementary School)77.684
 6.4%
   5th Grade Science (Deerfield School District 109)80.977.5
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students467441
 5.6%
African American04
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4437
 15.9%
Hispanic1822
 22.2%
Pacific Islander00
White379357
 5.8%
Two or More Races2521
 16%

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Park Elementary School

Students who attend South Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Charles J Caruso Middle School
High : Deerfield High School

Yes. South Park Elementary School ranks in the top 6.6% of Illinois elementary schools.

Students at South Park Elementary School are 82% White, 7% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 433 students attended South Park Elementary School.


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