SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
South Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mooresville Graded School District school district, located in Mooresville, NC with about 566 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 teachers, South Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 at 839 S. Magnolia St. in Mooresville, North Carolina, is a key component of the Mooresville Graded School District (MGSD). Serving the local community, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a rigorous and supportive academic environment for its primary-level students. As part of a district that emphasizes innovation and student engagement, South Elementary focuses on fostering foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills, preparing students for successful transitions into the upper grades.
Beyond its academic curriculum, South Elementary prides itself on cultivating a positive school culture centered on student achievement and character development. The school utilizes modern educational practices and technology integration to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the broader Mooresville community, South Elementary strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact South Elementary at (704) 658-2650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mooresville, NC 28115-2877
(704) 658-2650
SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mooresville, NC with about 566 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mooresville Graded School District
- Total Students:
- 566
- Teachers:
- 40.7
- 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 566 students
- White
- 55.1%
- Black or African American
- 17.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.0%
- Two or more races
- 8.1%
- Asian
- 3.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.3%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
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.