South Bendle Elementary School serves 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Bendle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
South Bendle Elementary School's student population of 233 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Bendle Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
76%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Bendle Elementary School?
233 students attend South Bendle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of South Bendle Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Bendle Elementary School?
South Bendle Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Bendle Elementary School offer ?
South Bendle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Bendle Elementary School part of?
South Bendle Elementary School is part of Bendle Public Schools School District.
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