SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Southside Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Shelby County school district, located in Shelbyville, KY with about 458 students offering grade levels from 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 33 teachers, Southside Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Southside Elementary School is a public primary school located in Shelbyville, Kentucky, serving students within the Shelby County Public Schools district. Situated on Ginkgo Drive, the school functions as a core educational hub for the local community, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for their transition to middle school.

As part of the Shelby County school system, Southside Elementary typically emphasizes a supportive environment characterized by state-aligned curriculum standards and various extracurricular opportunities. The school works to foster a partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Shelbyville neighborhood to ensure student success in a diverse and growing community.

For more information, contact Southside Elementary at (502) 633-4460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.