SOUTH

South is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Somerset school district, located in Somerset, MA with about 274 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 18 teachers, South 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.

South Elementary School, located at 700 Read Street in Somerset, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Somerset Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing both academic development and the cultivation of essential social and emotional skills. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while encouraging a sense of community and personal responsibility.

The school’s digital presence highlights its commitment to transparent communication between the administration, educators, and families. Through its official website, South Elementary provides stakeholders with easy access to important resources, including school calendars, policy documents, and updates regarding district-wide initiatives. By integrating these administrative tools with a focus on student-centered instruction, the school maintains its goal of providing a structured and engaging educational experience for the children of the Somerset community.

For more information, contact South at (508) 324-3180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

700 Read Street
Somerset, MA 02726
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SOUTH is a public Title I school in Somerset, MA with about 274 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Somerset
Total Students:
274
Teachers:
18.55
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 274 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
88.7%
Hispanic/Latino
5.8%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black or African American
1.5%
Asian
0.4%

Female
52.9%
Male
47.1%

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.