SOUTH EL

SOUTH EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAMESA ISD school district, located in LAMESA, TX with about 537 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 36 teachers, SOUTH EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

SOUTH ELementary, located at 2000 S 8th Street in Lamesa, Texas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lamesa Independent School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of young learners, providing a structured environment designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills during the formative years of a student’s education.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Lamesa ISD and benefits from the support and resources coordinated through Education Service Center Region 17. By fostering a community-centered approach to learning, SOUTH ELementary aims to prepare its students for their transition into the upper elementary and middle school levels, emphasizing both academic growth and the cultivation of a supportive school culture for the children of Lamesa.

For more information, contact SOUTH EL at (806) 872-5401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.