South Haven Elementary

southhaven.hcschoolstn.org

329 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

South Haven Elementary School, located in Lexington, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Henderson County School District. Situated on Highway 22 A, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the local community. It focuses on core academic development while emphasizing the importance of character building, school spirit, and active parental involvement to ensure students are prepared for their transition to middle school.

The school’s website serves as a primary hub for communication, offering resources for families such as academic calendars, faculty directories, and information regarding school policies and upcoming events. By maintaining a focus on both instructional quality and community engagement, South Haven Elementary strives to cultivate a positive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. It remains a central pillar for families in the Lexington area, prioritizing a safe and nurturing educational experience for its elementary-aged population.

329

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Haven Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	8
Black	10
Two or More	27
American Indian	3

White
281 (85.4 %)
Two or More
27 (8.2 %)
Black
10 (3.0 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)

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:	Henderson County
Phone:	(731)968-6890
Website:	http://southhaven.hcschoolstn.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 30

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 35