SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
South Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Watervliet School District school district, located in WATERVLIET, MI with about 330 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 19 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, located at 433 Lucinda Lane in Watervliet, Michigan, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Watervliet Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for its youngest learners, focusing on foundational academic skills and character development. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, South Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning through personalized instruction and community engagement.
As a vital part of the Watervliet community, the school emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. Through various programs and initiatives, South Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, both academically and socially. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific mission, upcoming events, or enrollment procedures can find further details on their official district website at [Watervlietps.org](http://Watervlietps.org).
For more information, contact South Elementary School at (269) 463-0820 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9367
(269) 463-0820
http://Watervlietps.org
SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WATERVLIET, MI with about 330 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Watervliet School District
- Total Students:
- 330
- Teachers:
- 19.6
- 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 schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 330 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.5%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 53.0%
- Male
- 47.0%
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.