South Central Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Union Mills, IN Grades PK–06 Rural: Distant Michigan City-La Porte, IN SchoolScore™ D (56.5)
  • 523 Students
  • 27.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 19:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (219)767-2269 Phone
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South Central Elementary School
Union Mills, IN 46382
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ D (56.5)
523
Students
27.5
Teachers
19:1
Student:Teacher
(219)767-2269
Phone

South Central Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Union Mills, INDIANA, operated by the South Central Com School Corp school district. It serves grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 523 students enrolled; a 19:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
523.0
State avg: 445.0
▲ 18% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
19.02:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▲ 26% worse
Free Lunch %
39.0%
State avg: 51.3%
▼ 24% better
School Details
School Name
South Central Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
180219000262
State School ID
IN-4940-4734
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
9808 S 600 W
City
Union Mills
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46382
County
LaPorte County
Metro Area
Michigan City-La Porte, IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
1802
State Leg. Upper
18008
State Leg. Lower
18020
Latitude
41.46493
Longitude
-86.81635
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
523
Total Students
👩‍🏫
27.5
Teachers FTE
📐
19:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
27.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)27.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 204 39%
Not Applicable 107 20.5%
District Info
District Name
South Central Com School Corp
LEAID
1802190
State LEA ID
IN-4940
Phone
(219)767-2263
Website
http://www.scentral.k12.in.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Union Mills
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$14,652K
Federal Revenue
$923K
State Revenue
$8,777K
Local Revenue
$4,952K
Total Expenditure
$14,130K
Instruction Exp.
$5,835K
Support Services
$4,243K
Other Current Exp.
$470K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of South Central Elementary School

1
South Central Jr-Sr High School
Union Mills · High
0 mi
2
Tri-Township Elementary School
Wanatah · Elementary
4.8 mi
3
Tri-Online Virtual School
Wanatah · Other
4.8 mi
4
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch
Kingsford Heights · Elementary
6.4 mi
5
Westville Elementary School
Westville · Elementary
6.7 mi
6
Westville High School
Westville · High
6.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South Central Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend South Central Elementary School?
523 students are enrolled at South Central Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does South Central Elementary School have?
South Central Elementary School has 27.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19:1.
What grades does South Central Elementary School serve?
South Central Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is South Central Elementary School a charter school?
South Central Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is South Central Elementary School located in?
South Central Elementary School is located in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metropolitan area.
What school district does South Central Elementary School belong to?
South Central Elementary School is part of the South Central Com School Corp school district.
How much does South Central Com School Corp spend per student?
The South Central Com School Corp district spends approximately $27,017,208 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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