Southern Elementary School
476 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Southern Elementary School is a public primary school located in the rural community of Racine, Ohio, serving as a key educational institution within the Southern Local School District. Situated on Elm Street, the school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the surrounding area, emphasizing core academic development alongside social and emotional growth. As a pillar of the local community, it aims to foster a supportive atmosphere where students can engage with a structured curriculum designed to prepare them for their future middle and high school transitions.
The school is characterized by its small-town setting, which often allows for a more personalized approach to student-teacher interactions and a strong sense of community involvement. While Southern Elementary is part of a smaller school district, it remains focused on maintaining academic standards and providing essential resources to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing collaborative learning and local values, the school plays an integral role in the educational experience of families throughout Racine and the broader Meigs County region.
The school is characterized by its small-town setting, which often allows for a more personalized approach to student-teacher interactions and a strong sense of community involvement. While Southern Elementary is part of a smaller school district, it remains focused on maintaining academic standards and providing essential resources to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing collaborative learning and local values, the school plays an integral role in the educational experience of families throughout Racine and the broader Meigs County region.
476
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 458 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| Two or More | 12 |
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White458 (96.2 %)
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Two or More12 (2.5 %)
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Hispanic6 (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: | Southern Local |
| Phone: | (740)949-4222 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 476 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 27.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
50
Kindergarten
59
Grade 1
47
Grade 2
34
Grade 3
58
Grade 4
39
Grade 5
44
Grade 6
43
Grade 7
53
Grade 8
49
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 50 |
| Kindergarten | 59 |
| Grade 1 | 47 |
| Grade 2 | 34 |
| Grade 3 | 58 |
| Grade 4 | 39 |
| Grade 5 | 44 |
| Grade 6 | 43 |
| Grade 7 | 53 |
| Grade 8 | 49 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 231 | 48.5% |
| Male | 245 | 51.5% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
460 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
278 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
164 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
253 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th