SOUTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Southfield Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bibb County school district, located in Macon, GA with about 837 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 52 teachers, Southfield Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Southfield Elementary School, located on Bloomfield Drive Extension in Macon, Georgia, is a public school serving the Bibb County School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays a vital role in the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students in the South Macon area. The school is part of a larger district-wide effort to provide equitable academic resources, extracurricular activities, and support services to help students develop both socially and academically during their formative years.
The school environment at Southfield is characterized by its commitment to student growth and community engagement. Like many schools in the Bibb County system, Southfield emphasizes core curriculum standards while working to foster a safe, inclusive space for a diverse student body. By focusing on literacy, numeracy, and character development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond, serving as a pillar of support for local families.
For more information, contact Southfield Elementary School at (478) 779-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4800
SOUTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Macon, GA with about 837 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bibb County
- Total Students:
- 837
- Teachers:
- 52.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 837 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 84% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 84.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.2%
- White
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 43.6%
- Male
- 56.4%
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.