Southside Elementary

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365 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Southside Elementary, located at 707 South Cedar Lane in Pulaski, Tennessee, is a public school serving the Giles County community. As part of the Giles County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its primary-level students. Through its integration into the district’s educational framework, Southside Elementary strives to provide a solid foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to engage actively within their school community.

The school utilizes its official website to keep families informed about important updates, school events, and academic resources. By maintaining a focus on collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and parents, Southside Elementary works to ensure that each child has access to the tools necessary for success in their early academic years. Its location in Pulaski serves as a central hub for local families, reflecting the school's commitment to being an accessible and integral part of the Giles County educational system.

365

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	13
Black	68
Asian	9
Two or More	51

White
224 (61.4 %)
Black
68 (18.6 %)
Two or More
51 (14.0 %)
Hispanic
13 (3.6 %)
Asian
9 (2.5 %)

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:	Giles County
Phone:	(931)424-7005
Website:	http://sites.google.com/gcboe.us/ses/home
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 125