South Elementary School serves 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Elementary School's student population of 359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.37, 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
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
78%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Academy Elementary School, Coloma Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend South Elementary School?
359 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of South Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than 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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