South Elementary School

564 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Elementary School, located at 92 E Main St in Madison, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Madison Local School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal development of its young students, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help children build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. As a hub for the local community, South Elementary focuses on fostering a sense of belonging and academic curiosity, preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, South Elementary is known for its commitment to student engagement and character development. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and activities that encourage collaboration, creativity, and physical well-being. By maintaining a partnership between dedicated educators, supportive staff, and involved families, South Elementary strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential within the Madison community.

564

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	497
Hispanic	32
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	28

White
497 (88.1 %)
Hispanic
32 (5.7 %)
Two or More
28 (5.0 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Madison Local
Phone:	(440)428-5121
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 92

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 97