South Elementary School

www.stpeterschools.org

275 Students

Elementary School K - 1st

School Overview

South Elementary Center is a public school located in Saint Peter, Minnesota, serving as a key component of the Saint Peter Public School District (ISD 508). The school focuses on providing foundational education for young learners within the local community, emphasizing a supportive academic environment designed to foster both intellectual and social-emotional growth. As part of a smaller school district, South Elementary is known for its community-oriented approach, aiming to prepare students for their transition to the middle school level by building core literacy and numeracy skills.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Saint Peter Public Schools, which prioritizes student achievement, inclusivity, and the development of well-rounded individuals. Families looking for detailed information regarding current school programs, enrollment procedures, staff directories, or district-wide updates can find comprehensive resources on the official district website at [www.stpeterschools.org](http://www.stpeterschools.org). The site serves as the primary hub for communication between the school administration and the Saint Peter community.

275

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	42
Black	13
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
208 (75.6 %)
Hispanic
42 (15.3 %)
Black
13 (4.7 %)
Two or More
8 (2.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. PETER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)934-2754
Website:	http://www.stpeterschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 1st
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 133

Grade 1 142