South Elementary School serves 85 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
85 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend South Elementary School?
85 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of South Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Independence Community School District.
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