SOUTH HAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
South Haven Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Portage Township Schools school district, located in Valparaiso, IN with about 344 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 21 teachers, South Haven 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 Haven Elementary School is a public school located in Valparaiso, Indiana, serving as part of the Porter Township School Corporation. Situated on Midway Drive, the school provides educational services to students in the surrounding South Haven community. It is known for fostering a foundational learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement within the local suburban setting.
The school is deeply integrated into the Valparaiso area, focusing on creating a supportive atmosphere for its student body. Like many elementary institutions in the region, South Haven prioritizes a holistic approach to education, balancing traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular activities and community involvement. It serves as a central hub for families in the neighborhood, aiming to prepare younger students for success as they transition to middle and high school levels.
For more information, contact South Haven Elementary School at (219) 763-8045 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Valparaiso, IN 46383-8412
(219) 763-8045
SOUTH HAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Valparaiso, IN with about 344 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Portage Township Schools
- Total Students:
- 344
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 344 students
- White
- 69.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.0%
- Black or African American
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.