At a glance
Reported students
462
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
535
Southern Elementary School: 462 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 491
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.06
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Southern Elementary School
Southern Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Georgetown. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Scott County. NCES reports 462 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, close to the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.4%) and Black (12.6%). English learners represent 5.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Southern Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.97 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 25.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.4%
- Hispanic10%
- Black12.6%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Scott County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stamping Ground Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
418 reported students
Northern Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
414 reported students
Anne Mason Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
390 reported students
Eastern Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
535 reported students
Lemons Mill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
540 reported students
Garth Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
381 reported students
Public schools near Southern Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garth Elementary School Elementary · Scott County | KG–05 | 381 | 0.8 mi |
| Lemons Mill Elementary School Elementary · Scott County | KG–05 | 540 | 1 mi |
| Creekside Elementary Elementary · Scott County | KG–05 | 574 | 1.4 mi |
| Western Elementary School Elementary · Scott County | KG–05 | 623 | 2.6 mi |
| Anne Mason Elementary School Elementary · Scott County | KG–05 | 390 | 3.3 mi |
| Eastern Elementary School Elementary · Scott County | KG–05 | 535 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southern Elementary School
What grades does Southern Elementary School serve?
Southern Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Scott County.
How many students attend Southern Elementary School?
Southern Elementary School reported 462 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 491 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southern Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 462 students and 33.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southern Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southern Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Scott County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southern Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Southern Elementary School in?
Southern Elementary School is part of Scott County, based in Georgetown, KY, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southern Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Garth Elementary School (0.8 mi), Lemons Mill Elementary School (1 mi), Creekside Elementary (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.