Southside Elementary

www.wcschools.com

691 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

691

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	524
Hispanic	93
Black	39
Asian	5
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
524 (75.8 %)
Hispanic
93 (13.5 %)
Black
39 (5.6 %)
Two or More
29 (4.2 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Yes
District:	Wilson County
Phone:	(615)444-6330
Website:	http://www.wcschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 35

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 65

Grade 8 69