Southern Elementary

southernes.gcsnc.com/pages/Southern_Elementary

248 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southern Elementary School, located at 5720 Drake Road in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a part of the Guilford County Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to meet the unique needs of each student, preparing them for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond core academics, Southern Elementary places a strong focus on building a supportive school culture that encourages parent and community involvement. The school’s curriculum is designed to be comprehensive, often incorporating extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities that help students explore their interests and build essential social-emotional skills. With a dedicated staff and a focus on collaborative learning, Southern Elementary strives to provide a safe and nurturing foundation where every child is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

248

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	96
Black	23
Asian	7
Two or More	12
American Indian	4

White
106 (42.7 %)
Hispanic
96 (38.7 %)
Black
23 (9.3 %)
Two or More
12 (4.8 %)
Asian
7 (2.8 %)
American Indian
4 (1.6 %)

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:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)674-4325
Website:	http://southernes.gcsnc.com/pages/Southern_Elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
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 33

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southern Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	33
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southern Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	107	43.1%
Male	141	56.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)