- Enrollment
- 2,163
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valparaiso, IN
South Haven Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Haven Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180915001516
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Haven Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools.
- #12 of 15
- elementary schools in Valparaiso · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Haven Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Haven Elementary School ranks #12 of 15 elementary schools in Valparaiso, IN.
School address
District: Portage Township Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180915001516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
South Haven Elementary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 180915001516 · Valparaiso, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 20.7:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Portage High School (2,163 students)
South Haven Elementary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Haven Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portage High S
Portage High School
2,163 students
- Willowcreek Mi
Willowcreek Middle School
920 students
- William Fegely 566
William Fegely Middle School
566 students
- Rowena Kyle El 437
Rowena Kyle Elementary School
437 students
- Central Elemen 409
Central Elementary School
409 students
- This school 311
South Haven Elementary School
311 students
What this shows South Haven Elementary School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Haven Elementary School compares
South Haven Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Indiana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, South Haven Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Portage Township Schools reports $12,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Haven Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willowcreek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Fegely Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowena Kyle Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Haven Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Valparaiso
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cooks Corners Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Heavilin Elementary School
Standard public school
479 students 16:1 students per teacher
Flint Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Union Center Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
348 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~311 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Haven Elementary School
How many students attend South Haven Elementary School?
South Haven Elementary School has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valparaiso, IN. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Haven Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Haven Elementary School is 20.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Haven Elementary School?
60.9% of students at South Haven Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Haven Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Haven Elementary School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Valparaiso, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Haven Elementary School?
South Haven Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Haven Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Valparaiso?
By Resource Investment Index, South Haven Elementary School ranks #12 of 15 elementary schools in Valparaiso, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Valparaiso on the city page.
What other schools are in Portage Township Schools?
Besides South Haven Elementary School, Portage Township Schools also operates Portage High School (2,163 students), Willowcreek Middle School (920 students), and William Fegely Middle School (566 students). See the Portage Township Schools district page for the complete list.