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.
284
Total Students
21.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Side Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White231
Hispanic40
Black5
Asian1
Two or More7
  • White
    231 (81.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    40 (14.1 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Side Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten43
Grade 151
Grade 256
Grade 343
Grade 447
Grade 544
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Side Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13346.8%
Male15153.2%