At a glance
Reported students
311
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
401
South Haven Elementary School: 311 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 296
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about South Haven Elementary School
South Haven Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Valparaiso. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Portage Township Schools. NCES reports 311 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.7%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking South Haven Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.9%
- Hispanic17.7%
- Black10.9%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Portage Township Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
George L Myers Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
332 reported students
Crisman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
343 reported students
Paul Saylor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
274 reported students
Ethel R Jones Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
363 reported students
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
401 reported students
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
409 reported students
Public schools near South Haven Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Saylor Elementary School Elementary · Portage Township Schools | KG–05 | 274 | 0.6 mi |
| Rowena Kyle Elementary School Elementary · Portage Township Schools | KG–05 | 437 | 2.4 mi |
| John Simatovich Elementary School Elementary · Union Township School Corp | KG–05 | 280 | 2.6 mi |
| Ethel R Jones Elementary School Elementary · Portage Township Schools | KG–05 | 363 | 2.7 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · Portage Township Schools | KG–05 | 409 | 3 mi |
| Wallace Aylesworth Elementary Elementary · Portage Township Schools | KG–05 | 401 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Haven Elementary School
What grades does South Haven Elementary School serve?
South Haven Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Portage Township Schools.
How many students attend South Haven Elementary School?
South Haven Elementary School reported 311 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 296 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Haven Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 311 students and 21.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Haven Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Haven Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Portage Township Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Haven Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Haven Elementary School in?
South Haven Elementary School is part of Portage Township Schools, based in Portage, IN, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Haven Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Paul Saylor Elementary School (0.6 mi), Rowena Kyle Elementary School (2.4 mi), John Simatovich Elementary School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.