SOUTHEASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Southeastern Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hastings Area School District school district, located in HASTINGS, MI with about 268 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 15 teachers, Southeastern Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Southeastern Elementary School is a public primary school located in Hastings, Michigan, serving as part of the Hastings Area School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the community, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of a supportive classroom atmosphere. As a district-run institution, it adheres to state curriculum standards while striving to provide age-appropriate resources and extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement and personal growth.

The school is deeply integrated into the larger Hastings school community, benefiting from the district’s collective resources and administrative support. Its mission typically aligns with the district's goals of preparing students for middle school transitions by fostering essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. Parents and community members can find further information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, and district-wide policies by visiting their official website at [http://www.hassk12.org](http://www.hassk12.org).

For more information, contact Southeastern Elementary School at (269) 948-4419 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.