South Side Elementary School
284 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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.
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.
284
Total Students
21.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 231 |
| Hispanic | 40 |
| Black | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 7 |
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White231 (81.3 %)
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Hispanic40 (14.1 %)
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Two or More7 (2.5 %)
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Black5 (1.8 %)
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Asian1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | East Noble School Corporation |
| Phone: | (260)349-2200 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 284 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 125 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 20 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
43
Grade 1
51
Grade 2
56
Grade 3
43
Grade 4
47
Grade 5
44
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 43 |
| Grade 1 | 51 |
| Grade 2 | 56 |
| Grade 3 | 43 |
| Grade 4 | 47 |
| Grade 5 | 44 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 133 | 46.8% |
| Male | 151 | 53.2% |
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