South Elementary School serves 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
South Elementary School's student population of 191 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Elementary School?
191 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
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 Central Decatur Comm School District.
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