Enrollment
234
Elementary
DISTRICT 265 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ITHACA PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 261958005622
South Elementary School
400 WEBSTER ST, ITHACA, MI 48847 · (989) 875-4741 · Gratiot County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL234 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
114 students
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 92 | 39% |
| Grade 1 | 63 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 79 | 34% |
Student demographics
24%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Ithaca Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like South Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elementary School this school | 234 | 48.7% | N/A |
| WR Bush Elementary School ESSEXVILLE | 236 | 46.6% | N/A |
| Hill Elementary School DAVISON | 261 | 48.3% | 66.0% |
| Meyer Elementary School LEXINGTON | 275 | 49.8% | 57.9% |
| Mary A White School GRAND HAVEN | 260 | 45.4% | 56.5% |
| Hughes Elementary School MARSHALL | 261 | 45.6% | 62.0% |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where South Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Gratiot County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 234 | #1,329 of 1,630 | #6 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #310 of 1,424 | #1 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 24.4% | #972 of 1,424 | #4 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 48.7% | #918 of 1,563 | #9 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -8.9% | #623 of 979 | #6 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
234
+7 (+3%) vs 2020
-46% since 1990-91, when it was 436
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
was 15.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 234 | 16.5 | 14.2:1 | 49% (114) |
| 2023-24 | 232 | 17.8 | 13.1:1 | 50% (115) |
| 2022-23 | 248 | 16 | 15.5:1 | 58% (144) |
| 2020-21 | 227 | 15 | 15.1:1 | 55% (124) |
| 2017-18 | 257 | 16.8 | 15.3:1 | 54% (139) |
| 2015-16 | 283 | 19 | 14.9:1 | 49% (138) |
| 2010-11 | 296 | 18 | 16.4:1 | 42% (125) |
| 2000-01 | 374 | 20 | 18.7:1 | 35% (131) |
| 1990-91 | 436 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for South Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (257 to 234); teachers down 1% (16.8 to 16.5).
About South Elementary School
South Elementary School is an elementary school with a street address in ITHACA, Michigan. Grades offered run from pre-K through 2, with 234 students enrolled. The average among elementary schools in Michigan is roughly 369 students; this school is 37% smaller than that.
Ithaca Public Schools has 3 schools; together they serve 971 students.
The student body at South Elementary School is 86% White. The rest of enrollment is 10% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. That is close to the 86% White share among all Gratiot County residents. The school's diversity index is 24%, meaning two students picked at random have a 24% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The count of teachers at South Elementary School is 16.5 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 14.2:1. That is lower than the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan. The school counts 114 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 49%. Across public schools in Gratiot County, the average is 64%.
Gratiot County has these Census figures: the median household income is $63,556, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 19% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Gratiot County is home to 24 public schools and about 5,245 public school students.
North Elementary School is the public school closest to South Elementary School, about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 other public schools within five miles.
NCES describes the area around South Elementary School as Rural: Distant, meaning in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment at South Elementary School climbed 3% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 227 to 234 students.
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Gratiot County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
41,385
Census ACS
Median income
$63,556
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
5,245 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Ithaca Public Schools
- Ithaca High SchoolHigh · 442 students
- North Elementary SchoolElementary · 295 students
Other schools in ITHACA
- Ithaca High SchoolHigh · 442 students
- North Elementary SchoolElementary · 295 students
Other South Elementary schools
43 other US public schools in 18 states are named South Elementary. South Elementary School is the 40th largest of the 44.
- South Elementary SchoolHUDSONVILLE, MI · 391 students
- South Elementary SchoolWATERVLIET, MI · 335 students
- South Elementary SchoolMIDLAND, TX · 651 students
- South Elementary SchoolDanville, IN · 626 students
- South ElementaryPlymouth, MA · 614 students
Nearby schools
- North Elementary School0.9 mi · 295
- Ithaca High School1.3 mi · 442
- Hillcrest Elementary School6.5 mi · 400
- Gratiot Continuous Learning Center7.4 mi · 41
- Pine Avenue Elementary School7.7 mi · 265
- Alma Senior High School7.9 mi · 552
Frequently asked questions
About South Elementary SchoolHow many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School enrolls approximately 234 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does South Elementary School serve?
South Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at South Elementary School?
Approximately 14.2:1 students per teacher at South Elementary School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at South Elementary School?
At South Elementary School, the student body is approximately 86% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is South Elementary School public or private?
South Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Ithaca Public Schools.
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