South School

507 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

South School, located at 8 Farm Road in New Canaan, Connecticut, is one of the elementary schools within the New Canaan Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered learning environment. The institution emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, supported by a faculty dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of young learners.

The school benefits from being part of a highly-regarded school district known for its strong community involvement and high educational standards. By integrating traditional instruction with modern educational practices, South School strives to provide a solid foundational education that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. Families in the area generally view the school as an integral part of the New Canaan community, characterized by its collaborative atmosphere and focus on building a supportive, inclusive, and engaging campus culture for all its students.

507

Total Students

46.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South School
Demographic	Student Count
White	397
Hispanic	34
Black	3
Asian	37
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

White
397 (78.3 %)
Asian
37 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
34 (6.7 %)
Two or More
34 (6.7 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Canaan School District
Phone:	(203)594-4313
Website:	http://www.ncps-k12.org/Domain/11
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 106