SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Southside Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Grady County school district, located in Cairo, GA with about 645 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 46 teachers, Southside Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Southside Elementary School, located at 491 3rd St SE in Cairo, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Grady County School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic and social-emotional development of young learners in the Cairo community. The school typically focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school while creating a supportive environment for early childhood growth.
Beyond its academic offerings, Southside Elementary plays a significant role in the local community by acting as a hub for student engagement and family involvement. The school prioritizes building a collaborative culture between educators, parents, and students to ensure each child reaches their full potential. With its specific focus on the needs of elementary-aged children, the staff at Southside works to provide the tools and resources necessary for students to succeed in a safe, structured, and encouraging educational setting.
For more information, contact Southside Elementary School at (229) 377-3723 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-3723
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cairo, GA with about 645 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Grady County
- Total Students:
- 645
- Teachers:
- 46.1
- 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 645 students
- Black or African American
- 44.2%
- White
- 27.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.