South Elementary School
South Elementary School serves 264 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Students: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Elementary School's student population of 264 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
20%
10%
Black
11%
12%
White
64%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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