South Grove Elementary School (Closed 2008)

South Grove Elementary School serves 319 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
72%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend South Grove Elementary School?
319 students attend South Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of South Grove Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Grove Elementary School?
South Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Grove Elementary School offer ?
South Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Grove Elementary School part of?
South Grove Elementary School is part of Inver Grove Heights Schools School District.

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