South Elementary School serves 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Elementary School's student population of 173 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
90%
70%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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?
173 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of South Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Central Decatur Comm School District.
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