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South Haven Elementary School

395 W Midway Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Haven Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Haven Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

South Haven Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

South Haven Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Haven Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#572 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
50-54%
38%
40-44%
41%
20-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
7%
13%
White
73%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Haven Elementary School's ranking?
South Haven Elementary School is ranked #572 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Haven Elementary School often compared to?
South Haven Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George L Myers Elementary School, John Simatovich Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend South Haven Elementary School?
288 students attend South Haven Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of South Haven Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Haven Elementary School?
South Haven Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Haven Elementary School offer ?
South Haven Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Haven Elementary School part of?
South Haven Elementary School is part of Portage Township Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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