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.

491 3rd St SE
Cairo, GA 39828
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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

2017-2018
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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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.