South Elementary School

www.ithacaschools.net

248 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

South Elementary School, located at 400 Webster Street in Ithaca, Michigan, serves as a foundational component of the Ithaca Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By emphasizing foundational literacy and numeracy skills, the school aims to prepare students for success as they progress through their educational journey in the Ithaca school system.

As part of the broader Ithaca Public Schools mission, South Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to small-town values combined with modern educational standards. The school encourages active parent involvement and community partnerships to enhance the student experience. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific curriculum initiatives, the district’s official website at [http://www.ithacaschools.net](http://www.ithacaschools.net) serves as the primary resource for updates and community engagement.

248

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	19
Black	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
217 (87.5 %)
Hispanic
19 (7.7 %)
Two or More
6 (2.4 %)
American Indian
3 (1.2 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ithaca Public Schools
Phone:	(989)875-4741
Website:	http://www.ithacaschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 99

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 77