South Whitley Elementary School

300 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

South Whitley Elementary School, located at 406 W Wayne St in South Whitley, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Whitko Community School Corporation. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. With a commitment to small-town values, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with families to ensure each student has the resources necessary to succeed in their early formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, South Whitley Elementary is known for being an active hub of community life. The school frequently participates in local events and initiatives, helping to instill a sense of civic pride and connection in its young learners. By balancing traditional academic standards with enrichment opportunities and a nurturing school culture, the institution aims to prepare its students not only for the challenges of middle school but also for their long-term roles as engaged members of the broader Indiana community.

300

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Whitley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	12
Black	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
275 (91.7%)
Hispanic
12 (4.0%)
Two or More
10 (3.3%)
Black
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Whitko Community School Corp
Phone:	(260)723-6342
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 44