Enrollment
335
Elementary
DISTRICT 324 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WATERVLIET SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 263546007157
South Elementary School
433 LUCINDA LN, WATERVLIET, MI 49098 · (269) 463-0820 · Berrien County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL335 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.1:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
224 students
DISTRICT 68% · 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 | 131 | 39% |
| Grade 1 | 94 | 28% |
| Grade 2 | 110 | 33% |
Student demographics
40%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 44% · 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 Watervliet School District. 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 | 335 | 66.9% | N/A |
| Lakeland Elementary School COLDWATER | 375 | 68.8% | 29.0% |
| Jefferson Elementary School COLDWATER | 378 | 64.0% | 41.5% |
| Jefferson School IONIA | 272 | 68.4% | 40.1% |
| Hampton Elementary School BAY CITY | 399 | 68.7% | 31.4% |
| Grogan Elementary School SOUTHGATE | 353 | 63.5% | 38.7% |
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 Berrien County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 335 | #946 of 1,630 | #15 of 30 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.9:1 | #459 of 1,424 | #8 of 23 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 40.3% | #618 of 1,424 | #13 of 23 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 66.9% | #561 of 1,563 | #12 of 26 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.5% | #397 of 440 | #9 of 10 |
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
335
-8 (-2%) vs 2020
0% since 1990-91, when it was 334
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
was 19.1:1
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 | 335 | 22.6 | 14.9:1 | 67% (224) |
| 2023-24 | 347 | 20.3 | 17.1:1 | 70% (244) |
| 2022-23 | 359 | 20.3 | 17.7:1 | 69% (246) |
| 2020-21 | 343 | 18 | 19.1:1 | 56% (192) |
| 2017-18 | 330 | 19.6 | 16.8:1 | 68% (223) |
| 2015-16 | 319 | 18 | 17.7:1 | 70% (222) |
| 2010-11 | 336 | 17 | 19.8:1 | 61% (206) |
| 2000-01 | 272 | 16 | 17.0:1 | 55% (150) |
| 1990-91 | 334 | 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 up 2% (330 to 335); teachers up 15% (19.6 to 22.6).
About South Elementary School
Among the schools in WATERVLIET, Michigan, is South Elementary School, a medium-sized elementary school. A total of 335 students attend the school, which covers pre-K through 2.
Watervliet School District counts 5 schools and 1,406 students, including South Elementary School.
White students account for 75% of enrollment at South Elementary School. Next come 17% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 2% Black. The White share in Berrien County as a whole is similar, at about 74%. By the diversity index, South Elementary School comes in at 40%.
South Elementary School's 22.6 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 14.9:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Michigan average 15.8:1. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 67%. The 55% average for public schools in Berrien County is 12 points lower.
In Berrien County (population about 153,288), median household income is about $65,425, roughly 31% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. South Elementary School is one of 75 public schools in Berrien County, which together enroll about 21,027 students.
The next-closest public school is WAY Watervliet High School, about 0.8 miles away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of South Elementary School.
Locale data from NCES put South Elementary School in a town close to an urbanized area (Town: Fringe).
The student count changed little between 2020-21 (343) and 2024-25 (335). The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 19.1:1 to 14.9:1.
Topics for discussion here include school safety, transportation, and start times. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Berrien County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
153,288
Census ACS
Median income
$65,425
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
75
21,027 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Watervliet School District
- Watervliet Senior High SchoolHigh · 360 students
- North Elementary SchoolElementary · 312 students
- Watervliet Middle SchoolMiddle · 309 students
- WAY Watervliet High SchoolHigh · 90 students
Other schools in WATERVLIET
- Watervliet Senior High SchoolHigh · 360 students
- North Elementary SchoolElementary · 312 students
- Watervliet Middle SchoolMiddle · 309 students
- WAY Watervliet High SchoolHigh · 90 students
Other South Elementary schools
43 other US public schools in 18 states are named South Elementary. South Elementary School is the 27th largest of the 44.
- South Elementary SchoolHUDSONVILLE, MI · 391 students
- South Elementary SchoolITHACA, MI · 234 students
- South Elementary SchoolMIDLAND, TX · 651 students
- South Elementary SchoolDanville, IN · 626 students
- South ElementaryPlymouth, MA · 614 students
Nearby schools
- WAY Watervliet High School0.8 mi · 90
- Watervliet Middle School0.8 mi · 309
- Watervliet Senior High School0.8 mi · 360
- North Elementary School1.0 mi · 312
- Coloma Intermediate School2.2 mi · 175
- Coloma Elementary School2.3 mi · 356
Frequently asked questions
About South Elementary SchoolHow many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School enrolls approximately 335 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does South Elementary School serve?
South Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does South Elementary School have?
South Elementary School employs 23 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.
What is the student diversity at South Elementary School?
Student demographics at South Elementary School are roughly 75% White, 17% Hispanic, 2% Black, 6% Two or more.
What district is South Elementary School in?
South Elementary School is part of Watervliet School District.
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