South Mebane Elementary

www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/smes

549 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Mebane Elementary School, located in Mebane, North Carolina, is a core institution within the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS). Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging critical thinking and foundational literacy and numeracy skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond the classroom, South Mebane Elementary is known for its strong community focus, actively involving families and local stakeholders in the educational process. The school maintains a commitment to creating an inclusive culture where students feel safe and valued. By utilizing various resources and extracurricular opportunities, South Mebane strives to nurture well-rounded individuals, emphasizing character building alongside traditional education to help every child reach their full potential.

549

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Mebane Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	87
Black	188
Asian	16
Two or More	62
American Indian	2

White
194 (35.3 %)
Black
188 (34.2 %)
Hispanic
87 (15.8 %)
Two or More
62 (11.3 %)
Asian
16 (2.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Alamance-Burlington Schools
Phone:	(919)563-6905
Website:	http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/smes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	273
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 71

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 98