South Elementary School of Communications
275 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
South Elementary School, located at 500 E Mahalasville Rd in Martinsville, Indiana, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student growth in social and emotional development. As a cornerstone of its neighborhood, the school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure that children have the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed in their formative years.
Beyond its core curriculum, South Elementary typically places a high value on cultivating a positive school culture through community engagement and student-centered initiatives. The facility is situated in a quiet, accessible area of Martinsville, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a safe and focused atmosphere for early education. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern pedagogical approaches, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond, helping them develop the confidence and character required for long-term academic achievement.
Beyond its core curriculum, South Elementary typically places a high value on cultivating a positive school culture through community engagement and student-centered initiatives. The facility is situated in a quiet, accessible area of Martinsville, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a safe and focused atmosphere for early education. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern pedagogical approaches, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond, helping them develop the confidence and character required for long-term academic achievement.
275
Total Students
20.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 252 |
| Hispanic | 11 |
| Two or More | 11 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White252 (91.6 %)
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Hispanic11 (4.0 %)
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Two or More11 (4.0 %)
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American Indian1 (0.4 %)
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: | MSD Martinsville Schools |
| Phone: | (765)349-1486 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 275 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 20.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 166 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 25 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
24
Kindergarten
48
Grade 1
52
Grade 2
54
Grade 3
43
Grade 4
53
Grade 6
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 24 |
| Kindergarten | 48 |
| Grade 1 | 52 |
| Grade 2 | 54 |
| Grade 3 | 43 |
| Grade 4 | 53 |
| Grade 6 | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 133 | 48.4% |
| Male | 142 | 51.6% |
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