South Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Watervliet, Michigan 49098 · Watervliet School District
#857 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#29845 of 50,301 nationally
About South Elementary School
South Elementary School is a public elementary located in Watervliet, in the Watervliet School District school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 335 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 857th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (45th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 335.
There are 4 schools in Watervliet; South Elementary School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near South Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Watervliet Middle School
Watervliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students · 1.3 km away
Watervliet Senior High School
Watervliet · Public high · Grades 9–12
360 students · 1.3 km away
North Elementary School
Watervliet · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
312 students · 1.6 km away
Coloma Intermediate School
Coloma · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
175 students · 3.5 km away
Coloma Elementary School
Coloma · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
356 students · 3.8 km away
Coloma High School
Coloma · Public high · Grades 9–12
336 students · 4.0 km away
Coloma Junior High School
Coloma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
228 students · 4.0 km away
Hartford High School
Hartford · Public high · Grades 9–12
379 students · 8.9 km away
Redwood Elementary
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
516 students · 8.9 km away
Hartford Middle School
Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
321 students · 9.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
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335 students
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334 students
Brookside Elementary School
Big Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
336 students
Farwell Elementary School
Farwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
336 students
Tyrone Elementary School
Harper Woods · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
336 students
Gallimore Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Elementary School a good school?
South Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 43.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #857 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Elementary School rank in Michigan?
South Elementary School ranks #857 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #29845 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School had 335 students in 2025.
Is South Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
South Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.