SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hudsonville Public School District school district, located in Hudsonville, MI with about 395 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 23 teachers, South 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.

South Elementary School is a public school located in Hudsonville, Michigan, serving students within the Hudsonville Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented learning environment, emphasizing academic growth alongside the social and emotional development of its students. As part of a highly-regarded district, South Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for the transition to middle school, utilizing modern instructional practices and dedicated teaching staff.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Hudsonville community, often prioritizing strong parent-teacher partnerships and active engagement through various school events and volunteer opportunities. Its location on 40th Avenue places it in a quiet, accessible area, making it a central hub for families in the neighborhood. Overall, South Elementary is recognized for maintaining a culture of excellence and inclusivity, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population in a nurturing educational setting.

For more information, contact South Elementary School at (616) 669-9362 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4900 40th
Hudsonville, MI 49426-1699
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SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hudsonville, MI with about 395 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
395
Teachers:
23.2
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 targeted assistance 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 395 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.1%
Hispanic/Latino
5.6%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian
1.8%
Black or African American
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.