South Elementary School

359 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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).

359

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	51
Black	9
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

White
281 (78.3 %)
Hispanic
51 (14.2 %)
Two or More
15 (4.2 %)
Black
9 (2.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Watervliet School District
Phone:	(269)463-0820
Website:	http://Watervlietps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 146

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 105