South Elementary

www.caswellschools.org/south.htm

252 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

252

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	15
Black	69
Two or More	21

White
147 (58.3 %)
Black
69 (27.4 %)
Two or More
21 (8.3 %)
Hispanic
15 (6.0 %)

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:	Caswell County Schools
Phone:	(336)694-1212
Website:	http://www.caswellschools.org/south.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
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 18

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 35