SOUTH HILL SCHOOL

www.ithacacityschools.org

380 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Hill School, located at 520 Hudson Street in Ithaca, New York, is a public elementary school serving students within the Ithaca City School District. Situated in the historic South Hill neighborhood, the school is known for being a vital community hub that fosters a supportive and inclusive environment for its students, who typically range from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, social-emotional development, and cultivating a sense of belonging among its diverse student population.

As part of the broader Ithaca City School District, South Hill benefits from a curriculum that integrates traditional core subjects with enrichment opportunities, often incorporating the area's rich local resources and natural surroundings. The school is highly regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which supports a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives. Families interested in learning more about the school’s current programs, mission, and district updates can find comprehensive information on the official website at http://www.ithacacityschools.org.

380

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH HILL SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	31
Black	8
Asian	14
Two or More	45

White
282 (74.2 %)
Two or More
45 (11.8 %)
Hispanic
31 (8.2 %)
Asian
14 (3.7 %)
Black
8 (2.1 %)

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:	ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)274-2129
Website:	http://www.ithacacityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 19

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH HILL SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH HILL SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	173	45.5%
Male	207	54.5%

Elementary School K - 3rd