SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
South Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Caswell County Schools school district, located in Mebane, NC with about 321 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 19 teachers, South Elementary 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.
South Elementary School, located in Mebane, North Carolina, is a key component of the Caswell County Schools district. Serving a rural community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students. As part of a smaller school system, South Elementary emphasizes a close-knit environment where educators aim to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development for their students.
The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of Caswell County Schools, which prioritize student achievement, character development, and community engagement. By offering a standard K-5 curriculum, South Elementary prepares its students for the transition to middle school while utilizing its physical location in Mebane to serve local families. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or faculty updates, visitors can refer to the school’s official website at http://www.caswellschools.org/south.htm.
For more information, contact South Elementary at (336) 694-1212 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mebane, NC 27302-9803
(336) 694-1212
SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mebane, NC with about 321 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Caswell County Schools
- Total Students:
- 321
- Teachers:
- 19.25
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 321 students
- White
- 61.4%
- Black or African American
- 29.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
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.