South Haven Elementary School

Summary:

South Haven Elementary School is a public elementary school in Valparaiso, Indiana, serving 281 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Portage Township Schools district, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Haven has a higher percentage of White students (67.26%) compared to nearby schools, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% is lower than some neighboring schools like Central Elementary (19.8%) and Paul Saylor Elementary (24.9%). While South Haven's test scores are below the state average in many areas, they are generally higher than the district average, with 50% of 3rd graders proficient in math compared to the district's 43.43%.

However, South Haven's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, and the school faces socioeconomic challenges, with 64.41% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This is significantly higher than some higher-performing nearby schools like Cooks Corners Elementary (23.4% free/reduced lunch) and Liberty Elementary (32.86% free/reduced lunch). While South Haven's per-student spending has increased, this has not translated into significant improvements in student performance, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public K-5

 395 W Midway Dr
       Valparaiso, IN  46383


(219) 763-8045

District: Portage Township Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
662nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,754 Help


Students who attend South Haven Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    William Fegely Middle School
High:    Portage High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  281

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.3%
Hispanic:
16.7%
African American:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Haven Elementary School ranks worse than 65.5% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 4th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Portage Township Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.81. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details South Haven Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Portage Township Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (67.3%), Hispanic (16.7%), African American (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Haven Elementary School is 18.1, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Portage Township Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare South Haven Elementary School employs 15.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Haven Elementary School is $11,754, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Portage Township Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

South Haven Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Portage Township Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Portage Township Schools 263rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Haven Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 72.27 217th 959 77.4%
2006 69.98 256th 961 73.4%
2007 85.63 76th 985 92.3%
2008 77.19 173rd 996 82.6%
2009 57.55 488th 1003 51.3%
2010 53.87 553rd 1009 45.2%
2011 65.48 379th 1025 63.0%
2012 65.60 362nd 1015 64.3%
2013 50.96 607th 1035 41.4%
2014 59.42 480th 1036 53.7%
2015 52.44 550th 1040 47.1%
2016 50.32 607th 1046 42.0%
2017 31.40 787th 1033 23.8%
2018 44.51 654th 1027 36.3%
2019 38.06 695th 1031 32.6%
2021 31.51 734th 1016 27.8%
2022 53.90 499th 1020 51.1%
2023 36.81 666th 1016 34.4%
2024 36.81 662nd 1010 34.5%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for South Haven Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 451 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1989 427 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1990 404 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1991 359 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1992 386 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1993 347 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1994 314 0 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1995 316 1 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1996 316 1 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1997 381 2 2 32 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1998 417 0 2 24 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1999 435 1 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2000 440 1 1 20 1 n/a n/a 0 463
2001 406 4 1 28 2 n/a n/a 0 441
2002 383 7 0 27 1 n/a n/a 0 418
2003 383 7 0 27 1 n/a n/a 0 418
2004 337 5 1 25 1 n/a n/a 0 369
2005 341 9 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2006 403 16 0 32 1 n/a n/a 0 452
2007 368 15 1 34 2 n/a n/a 15 435
2008 385 19 1 40 5 n/a n/a 22 472
2009 364 16 0 34 2 n/a n/a 31 447
2010 367 15 0 39 4 n/a n/a 29 454
2011 332 13 0 45 1 0 27 0 418
2012 292 16 0 45 1 0 25 0 379
2013 307 20 1 60 2 0 15 0 405
2014 291 17 0 62 0 0 15 0 385
2015 270 16 0 66 0 0 14 0 366
2016 252 15 2 66 0 0 17 0 352
2017 260 28 2 68 0 0 14 0 372
2018 239 23 4 62 1 0 15 0 344
2019 220 17 4 60 1 0 10 0 312
2020 210 21 4 60 1 0 12 0 308
2021 191 23 4 46 1 0 13 0 278
2022 192 28 3 52 1 0 13 0 289
2023 189 25 3 47 1 0 16 0 281

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Haven Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 21.5 21.2 15.1
1989 435 20.5 21.2 9.2
1990 411 20.5 20.0 14.1
1991 370 18.0 20.5 13.8
1992 396 17.3 22.8 17.7
1993 357 17.8 20.1 16
1994 325 17.7 18.4 16.9
1995 334 16.7 20.0 18.3
1996 334 16.7 20.0 18.3
1997 417 19.5 21.4 13.4
1998 443 21.6 20.5 17.8
1999 459 21.6 21.3 29.4
2000 463 22.9 20.2 36.3
2001 441 22.6 19.5 30.6
2002 418 18.6 22.5 39
2003 418 18.6 22.5 39
2004 369 20.8 17.7 40.4
2005 381 21.8 17.5 43
2006 452 21.4 21.1 41.4
2007 435 n/a n/a 47.9
2008 472 20.8 22.7 52.7
2009 447 22.0 20.3 53.6
2010 454 24.0 18.8 58.6
2011 418 19.8 21.0 59.1
2012 379 24.0 15.7 59.1
2013 405 22.0 18.4 64.2
2014 385 21.0 18.3 59
2015 366 20.0 18.3 55.5
2016 352 20.0 17.6 56
2017 372 20.0 18.5 54.8
2018 344 21.0 16.3 60.5
2019 312 20.0 15.6 59.3
2020 308 19.0 16.2 52.6
2021 278 32.0 8.6 58.6
2022 289 19.5 14.8 51.6
2023 281 15.5 18.1 64.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Haven Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 21.5 21.2 15.1
1989 435 20.5 21.2 9.2
1990 411 20.5 20.0 14.1
1991 370 18.0 20.5 13.8
1992 396 17.3 22.8 17.7
1993 357 17.8 20.1 16
1994 325 17.7 18.4 16.9
1995 334 16.7 20.0 18.3
1996 334 16.7 20.0 18.3
1997 417 19.5 21.4 13.4
1998 443 21.6 20.5 17.8
1999 459 21.6 21.3 29.4
2000 463 22.9 20.2 36.3
2001 441 22.6 19.5 30.6
2002 418 18.6 22.5 39
2003 418 18.6 22.5 39
2004 369 20.8 17.7 40.4
2005 381 21.8 17.5 43
2006 452 21.4 21.1 41.4
2007 435 n/a n/a 47.9
2008 472 20.8 22.7 52.7
2009 447 22.0 20.3 53.6
2010 454 24.0 18.8 58.6
2011 418 19.8 21.0 59.1
2012 379 24.0 15.7 59.1
2013 405 22.0 18.4 64.2
2014 385 21.0 18.3 59
2015 366 20.0 18.3 55.5
2016 352 20.0 17.6 56
2017 372 20.0 18.5 54.8
2018 344 21.0 16.3 60.5
2019 312 20.0 15.6 59.3
2020 308 19.0 16.2 52.6
2021 278 32.0 8.6 58.6
2022 289 19.5 14.8 51.6
2023 281 15.5 18.1 64.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Haven Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $490 (5.2%) $8,967 (94.8%) $9,458
2020 $471 (4.7%) $9,652 (95.3%) $10,123
2021 $592 (5.5%) $10,181 (94.5%) $10,772
2022 $1,486 (12.6%) $10,268 (87.4%) $11,754

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Haven Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 695th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 666th of 1016 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Haven Elementary School)36.126.7
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Portage Township Schools)47.427.9
 19.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (South Haven Elementary School)58.348.9
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Portage Township Schools)56.242
 14.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Haven Elementary School)38.922.7
 16.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Portage Township Schools)4331.9
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (South Haven Elementary School)51.945.5
 6.5%
   4th Grade Math (Portage Township Schools)47.937.9
 10%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (South Haven Elementary School)27.820.5
 7.3%
   4th Grade Science (Portage Township Schools)35.124
 11.1%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Haven Elementary School)39.436.8
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Portage Township Schools)4434.6
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (South Haven Elementary School)43.931.6
 12.3%
   5th Grade Math (Portage Township Schools)38.726.1
 12.6%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (South Haven Elementary School)31.829
 2.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Portage Township Schools)30.922.4
 8.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students312281
 9.9%
African American1725
 47.1%
American Indian11
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic6047
 21.7%
Pacific Islander00
White220189
 14.1%
Two or More Races1016
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.3%64.4%
 5.1%


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Students who attend South Haven Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : William Fegely Middle School
High : Portage High School

South Haven Elementary School ranks 662nd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at South Haven Elementary School are 67% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 281 students attended South Haven Elementary School.


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