South Bendle Elementary School serves 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Bendle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South Bendle Elementary School's student population of 246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Bendle Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
8%
18%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bendle School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bendle Bengals
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Bendle Elementary School?
246 students attend South Bendle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of South Bendle Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Bendle Elementary School?
South Bendle Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does South Bendle Elementary School offer ?
South Bendle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Bendle Elementary School part of?
South Bendle Elementary School is part of Bendle School District.
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