SOUTH WHITLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South Whitley Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Whitko Community School Corp school district, located in South Whitley, IN with about 271 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 13 teachers, South Whitley Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 Whitley Elementary School, located at 406 W Wayne St in South Whitley, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Whitko Community School Corporation. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. With a commitment to small-town values, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with families to ensure each student has the resources necessary to succeed in their early formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, South Whitley Elementary is known for being an active hub of community life. The school frequently participates in local events and initiatives, helping to instill a sense of civic pride and connection in its young learners. By balancing traditional academic standards with enrichment opportunities and a nurturing school culture, the institution aims to prepare its students not only for the challenges of middle school but also for their long-term roles as engaged members of the broader Indiana community.

For more information, contact South Whitley Elementary School at (260) 723-6342 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

406 W Wayne St
South Whitley, IN 46787-1497
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SOUTH WHITLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in South Whitley, IN with about 271 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
271
Teachers:
13
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 271 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH WHITLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
95.9%
Black or African American
1.5%
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%
Two or more races
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.4%

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%

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.