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South Elementary School

PublicGrades -1–2
ITHACA, Michigan · Ithaca Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students234
Student:Teacher14.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch49%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 360
234
Total Enrollment
State avg: 55%
49%-6.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–2
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

South Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–2 in ITHACA, Michigan. The school enrolls 234 students. It is part of the Ithaca Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Intimate school community
234 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–2
DistrictIthaca Public Schools
County26057
CityITHACA
ZIP48847
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID261958005622

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment234
White86.3%
Hispanic / Latino10.3%
Black / African American0.9%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
86.3%
Hispanic
10.3%
Black
0.9%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
2.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %49%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)