South Haven Elementary School

281 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

281

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Haven Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	47
Black	25
Asian	3
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
189 (67.3 %)
Hispanic
47 (16.7 %)
Black
25 (8.9 %)
Two or More
16 (5.7 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)
American Indian
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:	Portage Township Schools
Phone:	(219)763-8045
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 39