South Side Elementary School

1350 S Sherman St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

South Side Elementary School's student population of 284 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
284 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

South Side Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Side Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1133 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Side Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Side Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Side Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Side Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Side Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
64%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Side Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of South Side Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Side Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Side Elementary School's ranking?
South Side Elementary School is ranked #1133 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Side Elementary School often compared to?
South Side Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rome City Elementary School, North Side Elementary School, Wayne Center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend South Side Elementary School?
284 students attend South Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of South Side Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Side Elementary School offer ?
South Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Side Elementary School part of?
South Side Elementary School is part of East Noble School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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