SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Southern Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pendleton County school district, located in Falmouth, KY with about 551 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 35 teachers, Southern Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 is a public primary educational institution located in Falmouth, Kentucky, serving students within the Pendleton County School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. Its mission typically centers on fostering core academic skills in literacy and mathematics while promoting social-emotional growth, character development, and student engagement in a rural school setting.

Situated on Fairgrounds Road, the school serves as a central hub for families in the Falmouth area. By emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the broader community, Southern Elementary works to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school. The school generally prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages both academic achievement and the cultivation of a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are motivated to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Southern Elementary School at (859) 654-6981 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

320 Fairgrounds Rd
Falmouth, KY 41040
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SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Falmouth, KY with about 551 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Pendleton County
Total Students:
551
Teachers:
35.45
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 551 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
93.8%
Two or more races
2.4%
Hispanic/Latino
2.4%
Black or African American
1.3%
Asian
0.2%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.