Southern Elementary School

340 Wilson Downing Rd
Lexington, KY 40517

526 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southern Elementary School, located at 340 Wilson Downing Road in Lexington, Kentucky, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Fayette County Public Schools district. The school is situated in a well-established residential area of South Lexington and is known for fostering a supportive community environment. It caters to a diverse student body, focusing on foundational academic growth while emphasizing social-emotional development during the critical early years of a child's education.

As a part of the Fayette County school system, Southern Elementary integrates standard state curriculum requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to ensure student success. With its accessible location and commitment to creating a safe, inclusive learning space, Southern Elementary plays a vital role in preparing its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

526

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	88
Black	154
Asian	25
Two or More	61
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
195 (37.1 %)
Black
154 (29.3 %)
Hispanic
88 (16.7 %)
Two or More
61 (11.6 %)
Asian
25 (4.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)381-3589
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southern Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southern Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	48.3%
Male	272	51.7%

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