South Elementary School serves 85 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
85 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Elementary School?
85 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of South Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Independence Community School District.
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