South Central Elementary

310 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

South Central Elementary School is located in Elizabeth, Indiana, and serves as a key educational facility within the South Central Community School Corporation. Situated in a rural, close-knit setting, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic development and the social-emotional growth necessary for future success. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that encourages parent and community involvement, helping to bridge the gap between home and classroom learning.

As part of a smaller school corporation, South Central Elementary benefits from a personalized approach to teaching, where educators often have the opportunity to build stronger, individualized relationships with their students. The curriculum is designed to meet Indiana state standards while integrating modern learning tools to prepare students for the transition to middle school. Through its commitment to a safe and nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning within the Elizabeth community.

310

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Two or More	12

White
287 (92.6 %)
Two or More
12 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
10 (3.2 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Harrison Com Schools
Phone:	(812)969-2973
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Central Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	50
Grade 6	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Central Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	53.5%
Male	144	46.5%

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