Enrollment
269
Elementary
DISTRICT 253 · STATE 344
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ST. PETER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 273387001639
South Elementary School
1405 S 7TH ST, SAINT PETER, MN 56082 · (507) 934-2754 · Nicollet County
GRADES KG–01ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL269 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
116 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 48%
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 | 121 | 45% |
| Grade 1 | 148 | 55% |
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 60% · 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
South Elementary School→North Elementary School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within ST. PETER PUBLIC 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 | 269 | 43.1% | N/A |
| Lincoln Elementary GLENCOE | 290 | 42.8% | N/A |
| Sunnyside Elementary RED WING | 294 | 39.8% | N/A |
| SAUK CENTRE ELEMENTARY SAUK CENTRE | 368 | 41.0% | 34.4% |
| MACCRAY Elementary CLARA CITY | 320 | 45.9% | 40.6% |
| TRITON ELEMENTARY DODGE CENTER | 384 | 44.8% | 42.8% |
Matched among Minnesota 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 Minnesota | In Nicollet County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 269 | #684 of 1,130 | #4 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.4:1 | #354 of 769 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.1% | #425 of 796 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 43.1% | #439 of 942 | #1 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -13.8% | #246 of 499 | N/A |
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
269
+5 (+2%) vs 2020
-56% since 1990-91, when it was 611
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
was 12.0:1
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 | 269 | 20.1 | 13.4:1 | 43% (116) |
| 2023-24 | 271 | 21.2 | 12.8:1 | 46% (125) |
| 2022-23 | 275 | 20.1 | 13.7:1 | 45% (124) |
| 2020-21 | 264 | 22 | 12.0:1 | 35% (92) |
| 2017-18 | 312 | 20.7 | 15.1:1 | 41% (127) |
| 2015-16 | 451 | 30 | 15.0:1 | 44% (200) |
| 2010-11 | 459 | 27 | 17.0:1 | 48% (219) |
| 2000-01 | 507 | 34 | 14.9:1 | 32% (164) |
| 1990-91 | 611 | 38 | 16.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for South Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 14% (312 to 269); teachers down 3% (20.7 to 20.1).
About South Elementary School
South Elementary School is a small elementary school based in SAINT PETER, Minnesota. The latest federal count shows 269 students in kindergarten through 1. The average for elementary schools in Minnesota is about 344 students, so this school is 22% smaller than average.
The 7 schools of ST. PETER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, including South Elementary School, enroll 2,107 students.
South Elementary School's enrollment is 71% White. The remaining shares are 20% Hispanic, 4% Black, and 4% multiracial. The county population is about 87% White. South Elementary School has a diversity index of 45%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 13.4:1, with 20.1 full-time-equivalent teachers. Across elementary schools in Minnesota, the average ratio is about 13.7:1. Lunch subsidy eligibility at South Elementary School is 43%. On average, public schools in Nicollet County report 34%.
Across Nicollet County, median household income is about $79,756, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 36% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 3%. The public schools of Nicollet County number 25 and enroll about 4,447.
The next-closest public school is Oshawa Learning Academy, about 0.5 miles away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of South Elementary School.
Federal data place South Elementary School in the Town: Fringe locale, which means it is in a town close to an urbanized area.
Enrollment at South Elementary School was 264 in 2020-21 and 269 in 2024-25, a change of less than 3%. The student-to-teacher ratio went up from 12.0:1 to 13.4:1.
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Nicollet County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
34,411
Census ACS
Median income
$79,756
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
25
4,447 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ST. PETER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- St. Peter High SchoolHigh · 692 students
- St. Peter Middle SchoolMiddle · 617 students
- North Elementary SchoolElementary · 429 students
- ST. PETER ECSEElementary · 61 students
- Oshawa Learning AcademyCombined · 25 students
- ROCK BEND HS ALCHigh · 14 students
Other schools in SAINT PETER
- St. Peter High SchoolHigh · 692 students
- St. Peter Middle SchoolMiddle · 617 students
- North Elementary SchoolElementary · 429 students
- ST. PETER ECSEElementary · 61 students
- Minnesota Valley SchoolCombined · 27 students
- Oshawa Learning AcademyCombined · 25 students
Other South Elementary schools
43 other US public schools in 18 states are named South Elementary. South Elementary School is the 35th largest of the 44.
- South Elementary SchoolMIDLAND, TX · 651 students
- South Elementary SchoolDanville, IN · 626 students
- South ElementaryPlymouth, MA · 614 students
- SOUTH ELEM.ELDON, MO · 552 students
- South Elementary SchoolMadison, OH · 506 students
Nearby schools
- Oshawa Learning Academy0.5 mi · 25
- St. Peter Middle School0.9 mi · 617
- ST. PETER ECSE0.9 mi · 61
- St. Peter High School1.0 mi · 692
- North Elementary School1.4 mi · 429
- Minnesota Valley School1.9 mi · 27
Frequently asked questions
About South Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at South Elementary School?
South Elementary School enrolls approximately 269 students in grades KG-01.
Is South Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
South Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades KG-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at South Elementary School is approximately 13.4:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at South Elementary School?
At South Elementary School, the student body is approximately 71% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% Black, 4% Two or more.
Is South Elementary School public or private?
South Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by ST. PETER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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