South Elementary School serves 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
55%
13%
Black
9%
7%
White
24%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Elementary School?
254 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of South Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Storm Lake Community School District.
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