Public schools in South Elgin, IL
6 open public schools with an address in South Elgin, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,568
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of South Elgin public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in South Elgin, IL: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,568 students, an average of 928 per school. The largest campus is South Elgin High School (2,665 students), and the largest elementary school is Clinton Elem School (596).
SD U-46 operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one South Elgin campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 37% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving South Elgin
Elementary schools in South Elgin
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elem School SD U-46 · Magnet | KG–06 | 596 | 20.7:1 | |
| Corron Elementary School St Charles CUSD 303 | KG–05 | 487 | 14.4:1 | |
| Fox Meadow Elementary School SD U-46 | PK–06 | 577 | 18:1 | |
| Willard Elem School SD U-46 | PK–06 | 370 | 15.2:1 |
Middle schools in South Elgin
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Woods Middle School SD U-46 · Magnet | 07–08 | 873 | 14.1:1 |
High schools in South Elgin
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School SD U-46 · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,665 | 15.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.2%
- Hispanic38.9%
- Black4.8%
- Asian10.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 South Elgin schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,568 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in South Elgin
How many public schools are in South Elgin, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in South Elgin: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,568 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve South Elgin?
Schools with an address in South Elgin belong to 2 education agencies, led by SD U-46 (5 schools), St Charles CUSD 303 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in South Elgin?
South Elgin High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in South Elgin, with 2,665 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in South Elgin?
No school with an address in South Elgin is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Illinois.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in South Elgin schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across South Elgin public schools is 15.3:1, higher than the Illinois school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in South Elgin guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Illinois cities