SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Southern Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ohio County school district, located in Beaver Dam, KY with about 317 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 18 teachers, Southern 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.

Southern Elementary School, located at 3836 US Hwy 231 S in Beaver Dam, Kentucky, is a public primary educational institution serving the local community within the Ohio County School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early years of their education, typically spanning from kindergarten through the upper elementary grades. The school is situated in a rural setting, serving as a central hub for families in the Beaver Dam area and emphasizing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children.

In addition to its core curriculum, Southern Elementary is committed to fostering both the academic and social-emotional growth of its students. The school typically engages in state-mandated assessment and instructional standards while encouraging parental involvement and community connection. By offering a range of classroom experiences and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining the small-town community values characteristic of Ohio County.

For more information, contact Southern Elementary School at (270) 274-3462 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.