Southern Elementary School

502 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

502

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	52
Black	50
Asian	7
Two or More	32

White
361 (71.9 %)
Hispanic
52 (10.4 %)
Black
50 (10.0 %)
Two or More
32 (6.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Scott County
Phone:	(502)863-0772
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southern Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southern Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	43.8%
Male	282	56.2%

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Elementary School Pre-K - 5th