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South Hamlin Elementary School (Closed 2009)

6498 W. Decker Road
Ludington, MI 49431
South Hamlin Elementary School serves 176 students in grades 3-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
176 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend South Hamlin Elementary School?
176 students attend South Hamlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Hamlin Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Hamlin Elementary School?
South Hamlin Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Hamlin Elementary School offer ?
South Hamlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is South Hamlin Elementary School part of?
South Hamlin Elementary School is part of Ludington Area School District.

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