GEORGE SOUTHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.lockportschools.org

379 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

George Southard Elementary School is a public institution located in Lockport, New York, serving students within the Lockport City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a strong sense of community and school spirit.

Beyond traditional academics, George Southard Elementary places a high value on home-school communication and collaborative learning. The school encourages parental involvement to help bridge the gap between classroom instruction and life at home. With a focus on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere, the faculty and staff work diligently to ensure that each child receives the personalized attention and resources necessary to meet state educational standards and achieve their individual potential.

379

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE SOUTHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	47
Black	20
Asian	5
Two or More	27

White
280 (73.9 %)
Hispanic
47 (12.4 %)
Two or More
27 (7.1 %)
Black
20 (5.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)

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:	LOCKPORT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)478-4772
Website:	http://www.lockportschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 68

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 89