South Elementary School serves 275 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Elementary School's student population of 275 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
5%
12%
White
76%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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?
275 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of South Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of St. Peter Public School District.
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