SOUTH KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
South Knox Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Knox School Corp school district, located in Vincennes, IN with about 687 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 36 teachers, South Knox Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 Knox Elementary School, located in Vincennes, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the South Knox School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future success while maintaining a close-knit atmosphere characteristic of the rural Knox County area.
The school is recognized for its commitment to student-centered instruction and the integration of modern educational resources. Beyond traditional academics, South Knox Elementary actively encourages parent and community involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to the holistic development of its student body. Through a combination of dedicated staff and a focus on essential core values, the school strives to create a safe and nurturing space where elementary-aged children can build both their foundational knowledge and their social-emotional skills.
For more information, contact South Knox Elementary School at (812) 743-2591 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 743-2591
SOUTH KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Vincennes, IN with about 687 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Knox School Corp
- Total Students:
- 687
- Teachers:
- 36
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance 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 687 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.