SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South Side Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Noble School Corporation school district, located in Kendallville, IN with about 414 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, South Side Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

South Side Elementary School, located at 1350 S. Sherman St. in Kendallville, Indiana, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the East Noble School Corporation. As a cornerstone of the Kendallville area, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for young learners, typically spanning kindergarten through the early elementary grades. The school is committed to fostering both intellectual growth and social development, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet Indiana state academic standards while emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond its academic mission, South Side Elementary is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, striving to create a safe and inclusive environment that encourages parent involvement and student engagement. The school faculty works to provide individualized support to help students build confidence and strong study habits during their formative years. By balancing structured classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its student body for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact South Side Elementary School at (260) 349-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.