South Central Elementary School

495 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

South Central Elementary School is located in Union Mills, Indiana, and serves as a key academic institution within the South Central Community School Corporation. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides a foundational education for students in the surrounding area, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive, small-town community atmosphere. It is committed to student growth, personal development, and preparing young learners for their transition into secondary education.

The school is recognized for maintaining a close-knit environment where educators, staff, and families work collaboratively to enhance the student experience. By balancing academic rigor with social-emotional development, South Central Elementary strives to create an inclusive space that encourages curiosity and civic responsibility. As part of a consolidated district, the school plays a central role in the lives of local families, acting as a primary hub for academic and extracurricular engagement in the Union Mills region.

495

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	451
Hispanic	25
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	15

White
451 (91.1 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.1 %)
Two or More
15 (3.0 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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 Central Com School Corp
Phone:	(219)767-2269
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 83