WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEM.

WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the INDEPENDENCE 30 school district, located in INDEPENDENCE, MO with about 495 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 30 teachers, WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

William Southern Elementary is a public school located in Independence, Missouri, and is part of the Independence School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic subjects, character development, and student engagement. As part of a larger district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a supportive environment aimed at helping students progress through their early elementary years.

The school is situated on South Phelps Road and maintains a connection to the broader Independence School District, which manages a variety of educational resources and programs for families in the area. Through its official website, the district provides parents and guardians with information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and opportunities for parental involvement. William Southern Elementary functions as a key neighborhood institution, dedicated to creating a safe and productive learning atmosphere for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEM. at (816) 521-5475 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4300 S PHELPS RD
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-5102
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WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEM. is a public Title I school in INDEPENDENCE, MO with about 495 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
INDEPENDENCE 30
Total Students:
495
Teachers:
30.28
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 495 students

White
49.3%
Black or African American
25.5%
Hispanic/Latino
11.5%
Two or more races
10.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.0%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.