South Hill Elementary

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733 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Hill Elementary School, located on Plank Road in South Hill, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mecklenburg County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to the academic and personal development of its young student body. By focusing on essential core subjects and foundational skills, the school aims to prepare its students for future success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

Beyond the standard curriculum, South Hill Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a collaborative spirit among students, faculty, and families. The school utilizes its official website as a primary communication hub, providing stakeholders with updates on school policies, academic calendars, and various resources to support student achievement. Through a structured and nurturing approach, the institution strives to maintain a positive school culture that encourages curiosity, character building, and academic excellence for all its learners.

733

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	34
Black	345
Asian	14
Two or More	38
American Indian	2

Black
345 (47.1 %)
White
300 (40.9 %)
Two or More
38 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
34 (4.6 %)
Asian
14 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mecklenburg County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)447-8134
Website:	http://she.mcpsweb.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	733
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	733
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 74

Kindergarten 132

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 79