South Grove Elementary School serves 319 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
72%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Inver Grove Heights Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Grove Elementary School?
319 students attend South Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of South Grove Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Grove Elementary School?
South Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Grove Elementary School offer ?
South Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Grove Elementary School part of?
South Grove Elementary School is part of Inver Grove Heights Schools.
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