SOUTH TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
South Terrace Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the MSD North Posey Co Schools school district, located in Wadesville, IN with about 371 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 20 teachers, South Terrace Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 Terrace Elementary School, located in Wadesville, Indiana, is part of the Metropolitan School District (MSD) of North Posey County. The school serves students in the surrounding rural community, fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes foundational learning, academic growth, and character development. By prioritizing a supportive classroom atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its elementary students for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong ties to the local families it serves.
As a central hub for the Wadesville area, South Terrace is characterized by a commitment to small-town values combined with modern educational standards. The school typically focuses on core curriculum areas such as literacy and mathematics, while also offering various extracurricular opportunities to engage students beyond the traditional classroom. With its focus on community involvement and student success, South Terrace Elementary serves as a vital cornerstone for early childhood education in North Posey County.
For more information, contact South Terrace Elementary at (812) 985-3180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wadesville, IN 47638
(812) 985-3180
SOUTH TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Wadesville, IN with about 371 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MSD North Posey Co Schools
- Total Students:
- 371
- Teachers:
- 20
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 371 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.