South Elementary

www.mgsd.k12.nc.us/page.cfm?p=2491

572 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

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.

572

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	117
Black	128
Asian	24
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

White
258 (45.1 %)
Black
128 (22.4 %)
Hispanic
117 (20.5 %)
Two or More
44 (7.7 %)
Asian
24 (4.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Mooresville Graded School District
Phone:	(704)658-2650
Website:	http://www.mgsd.k12.nc.us/page.cfm?p=2491
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 72

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 122