WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEM.

www.isdschools.org

430 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

430

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	67
Black	130
Asian	5
Two or More	39
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	8

White
179 (41.6 %)
Black
130 (30.2 %)
Hispanic
67 (15.6 %)
Two or More
39 (9.1 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	INDEPENDENCE 30
Phone:	(816)521-5475
Website:	http://www.isdschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 43

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 53