SOUTHLAND ELEM.

southland.gabbartll.com

148 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southland Elementary is a public school located in Cardwell, Missouri, serving as a foundational part of the Southland C-9 School District. Situated at 500 S Main, the school provides an educational environment tailored to the needs of students in the local community. As a small-town institution, it focuses on delivering core academic instruction while fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can grow during their formative years.

The school utilizes the Gabbart communication platform to maintain transparency and connectivity with parents and the community. Their online portal serves as a central hub for essential resources, including school calendars, academic updates, and administrative information. By prioritizing consistent communication and community engagement, Southland Elementary strives to ensure that families stay informed and involved in the educational development of their students.

148

Total Students

9.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHLAND ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	33
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
113 (76.4 %)
Hispanic
33 (22.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.7 %)

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:	SOUTHLAND C-9
Phone:	(573)654-3564
Website:	http://southland.gabbartll.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 15