South Elementary School serves 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Elementary School's student population of 347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.45, 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
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
72%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are South Elementary School often compared to?
South Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Countryside Elementary School, Coloma Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend South Elementary School?
347 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of South Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Watervliet School District.
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