SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Southern Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Scott County school district, located in Georgetown, KY with about 567 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 37 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, located at 1200 Fairfax Way in Georgetown, Kentucky, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Scott County School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for students in the local community. The school is known for creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and positive social habits during their formative years.
Beyond its academic focus, Southern Elementary plays an active role in the Georgetown community by promoting collaboration between teachers, students, and families. The school typically provides various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage students beyond the classroom, helping to build a well-rounded educational foundation. With its strategic location in a growing area of Scott County, the school remains a vital pillar for local families, striving to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Southern Elementary School at (502) 863-0772 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0772
SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Georgetown, KY with about 567 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Scott County
- Total Students:
- 567
- Teachers:
- 37.63
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 567 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.7%
- Black or African American
- 12.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.3%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- 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.