South Elementary School

www.hpseagles.net

391 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Elementary School is a public school located in Hudsonville, Michigan, serving students within the Hudsonville Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented learning environment, emphasizing academic growth alongside the social and emotional development of its students. As part of a highly-regarded district, South Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for the transition to middle school, utilizing modern instructional practices and dedicated teaching staff.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Hudsonville community, often prioritizing strong parent-teacher partnerships and active engagement through various school events and volunteer opportunities. Its location on 40th Avenue places it in a quiet, accessible area, making it a central hub for families in the neighborhood. Overall, South Elementary is recognized for maintaining a culture of excellence and inclusivity, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population in a nurturing educational setting.

391

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	41
Black	11
Asian	15
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
304 (77.7%)
Hispanic
41 (10.5%)
Two or More
18 (4.6%)
Asian
15 (3.8%)
Black
11 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hudsonville Public School District
Phone:	(616)669-9362
Website:	http://www.hpseagles.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 51

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 82