South Elementary

www.plymouth.k12.ma.us

619 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Elementary School, located at 178 Bourne Rd in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is a vital part of the Plymouth Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for students in the elementary grades. As part of a larger district, it benefits from shared resources, curriculum standards, and professional development programs designed to support student growth in both academic and social-emotional areas.

The school is deeply integrated into the Plymouth community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families to foster a positive and effective learning environment. By maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—alongside student enrichment, South Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors. For those looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or administrative updates, the district’s official website serves as the primary resource for the school community.

619

Total Students

47.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	534
Hispanic	40
Black	10
Asian	8
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
534 (86.3 %)
Hispanic
40 (6.5 %)
Two or More
25 (4.0 %)
Black
10 (1.6 %)
Asian
8 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Plymouth
Phone:	(508)830-4390
Website:	http://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 93

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	126
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	105
Grade 5	99

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	298	48.1%
Male	321	51.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th