South Elementary

171 Ash Street
Stoughton, MA 02072

www.stoughtonschools.org

281 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Elementary School is a public elementary school located at 171 Ash Street in Stoughton, Massachusetts. As part of the Stoughton Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body. The school serves young learners in the community, emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.

The school maintains a focus on community engagement and partnership with families to ensure each student reaches their full potential. Through the district’s official website, parents and community members can access resources, school calendars, and information regarding curriculum standards and extracurricular opportunities. South Elementary strives to provide a safe, structured, and nurturing space that prepares its students for success as they transition to higher levels of education.

281

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	33
Black	51
Asian	29
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	1

White
141 (50.2 %)
Black
51 (18.1 %)
Hispanic
33 (11.7 %)
Asian
29 (10.3 %)
Two or More
26 (9.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Stoughton
Phone:	(781)344-7004
Website:	http://www.stoughtonschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 47

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 43