South Elementary School serves 269 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for South Early Learning Center covers the entire school district of Saint Peter, MN, encompassing approximately 116.7 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.6 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 10.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Elementary School's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
20%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
71%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Elementary School?
269 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of South Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of St. Peter Public School District.
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