SOUTH HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South Heights Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Henderson County school district, located in Henderson, KY with about 517 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 30 teachers, South Heights Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Heights Elementary School is a public school located in Henderson, Kentucky, serving students in the Henderson County School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners in the local community.

The school is known for fostering a collaborative culture that brings together students, faculty, and families to promote student success. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular activities, South Heights aims to prepare its students for their future academic journeys while encouraging a sense of belonging and civic responsibility within the Henderson area.

For more information, contact South Heights Elementary School at (270) 831-5081 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1199 Madison St
Henderson, KY 42420
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SOUTH HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Henderson, KY with about 517 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Henderson County
Total Students:
517
Teachers:
30.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 517 students

White
63.6%
Black or African American
15.7%
Two or more races
12.6%
Hispanic/Latino
8.1%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

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.