SOUTH ELEM.

402 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

South Elementary School is located at 920 S Kennett St in Kennett, Missouri, and serves as a key educational institution within the Kennett School District. Situated in the heart of the Bootheel region of Missouri, the school plays a foundational role in the local community by providing early childhood and primary education to students in the area. Like many schools in the district, South Elementary focuses on establishing a strong academic base while fostering a supportive environment tailored to the developmental needs of young learners.

The school functions as a central hub for Kennett’s youngest students, typically focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills. By working within the broader framework of the Kennett School District, South Elementary emphasizes student growth and community involvement. It remains a focal point for families in Kennett, dedicated to preparing students for their subsequent years in the middle and high school levels through dedicated instruction and local educational initiatives.

402

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	33
Black	121
Asian	4
Two or More	3

White
241 (60.0 %)
Black
121 (30.1 %)
Hispanic
33 (8.2 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
Two or More
3 (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:	KENNETT 39
Phone:	(573)717-1130
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
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

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 141