Southmont Elementary

sme.davidson.k12.nc.us/

280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southmont Elementary School, located at 398 Owen Road in Lexington, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Davidson County School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school typically serves students from the surrounding local community, providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing children for their future academic endeavors.

The school functions as a vital part of the Davidson County educational system, focusing on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the community. By utilizing the resources and administrative support of the district, Southmont Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded experience that includes core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the school maintains an active presence through the official Davidson County Schools website.

280

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southmont Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	23
Black	8
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
228 (81.4 %)
Hispanic
23 (8.2 %)
Two or More
19 (6.8 %)
Black
8 (2.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County Schools
Phone:	(336)242-5800
Website:	http://sme.davidson.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 42