South Loop Elementary School

South Loop Elementary School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
1212 S Plymouth Ct,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
3.7
3.8
810 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tara Safonia Shelton
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
44%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
786:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Black
36.9%
White
29.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.5%
Hispanic
11.5%
Two or more races
8.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 8 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
2/9/2015
my overall experience was great, I enjoyed being there.
3.0 NicheUser
2/9/2015
I have really good memories in this school. I would recommend this school to any parents in search of a school that is safe and has a pretty solid curriculum. They make sure their classes insures that their students are high school ready.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 40 Reviews
4.0 parent
9/14/2022
Faculty is largely great. Administration is above par. Discipline (admin) is terrible. On the surface, bullying and other common problems are not tolerated, as long as students are of the ‘right’ minority. Administration sides with one demographic often. ‘Assistant principal doesn’t like anyone that...
5.0 student
9/1/2019
Amazing and I love everything about it and how it is still growing.
5.0 parent
6/11/2019
We have been very pleased with South Loop Elementary School thus far. Our son has grown tremendously in the past two years. His teachers have been outstanding educators and communicators, keeping us informed and involved as parents. The school community is also wonderful, with frequent social events...
5.0 parent
6/8/2019
We are finishing up our 6th year at South Loop Elementary School. My son has loved every single one of his teachers (and so have I)! He is performing very well, has a solid respectful friend group, and is extremely happy. I don’t think anything can top that!!

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South Loop Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 810 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. South Loop Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $625,636. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jones College Prep High School, Dunbar Vocational Career Academy, Chicago Tech Academy, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Loop Elementary School.

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