SOUTH LIVINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South Livingston Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Livingston County school district, located in Smithland, KY with about 415 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 25 teachers, South Livingston Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Livingston Elementary School, located in Smithland, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Livingston County School District. As a rural community school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students from the primary grades through the elementary years. The school emphasizes building strong relationships between faculty, students, and families to ensure a cohesive community dedicated to student success and the mastery of core educational standards.

Beyond standard academics, the school reflects the close-knit nature of the surrounding Smithland area, often prioritizing a personalized approach to instruction. By leveraging its position within a smaller school district, South Livingston Elementary aims to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular opportunities and develop the foundational skills necessary for their future transition into middle and high school.

For more information, contact South Livingston Elementary School at (270) 928-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.