SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Southside Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wilson County school district, located in Lebanon, TN with about 798 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, Southside Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Southside Elementary School, located at 1224 Murfreesboro Road in Lebanon, Tennessee, serves as a key educational institution within the Wilson County School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic growth, personal development, and community engagement for its diverse student body. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, ensuring students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Southside Elementary places a strong focus on the holistic development of its students, encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and maintaining a close partnership with parents and the surrounding Lebanon community. By utilizing resources provided through the Wilson County Schools system, the faculty and staff strive to implement effective teaching strategies that cater to various learning styles. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific district policies, the official school district website at http://www.wcschools.com serves as the primary resource for updates and communication.

For more information, contact Southside Elementary at (615) 444-6330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1224 Murfreesboro RD
Lebanon, TN 37087
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SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lebanon, TN with about 798 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Wilson County
Total Students:
798
Teachers:
53
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 798 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
86.8%
Black or African American
5.5%
Hispanic/Latino
5.1%
Two or more races
1.5%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.