SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the School District 27J school district, located in BRIGHTON, CO with about 483 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Brighton, Colorado, serving students in the Brighton 27J School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment for its elementary-aged students. It is dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing children for their future educational transitions.
The school is known for its commitment to inclusive learning, often emphasizing community involvement and parent engagement to enhance the student experience. With its central location on South 5th Avenue, the campus acts as a key neighborhood institution, striving to provide a safe and encouraging space where students from diverse backgrounds can build the foundational skills necessary for long-term success.
For more information, contact SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (303) 655-2600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRIGHTON, CO 80601-2111
(303) 655-2600
SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BRIGHTON, CO with about 483 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- School District 27J
- Total Students:
- 483
- Teachers:
- 28.64
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 483 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 75.6%
- White
- 20.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.