At a glance
Reported students
180
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
6th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
180
Southgate Public School: 180 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
9:1 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
- 199
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Southgate Public School
Southgate Public School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Southgate. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Southgate Independent. NCES reports 180 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9:1, below 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 (68.9%) and Black (17.8%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. 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 Southgate Public School
- 1How do the reported 9:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 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
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White68.9%
- Hispanic4.4%
- Black17.8%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.3%
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.
Public schools near Southgate Public 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moyer Elementary School Elementary · Fort Thomas Independent | PK–05 | 565 | 1.1 mi |
| Newport Primary School Elementary · Newport Independent | PK–02 | 369 | 1.2 mi |
| Sixth District Elementary School Elementary · Covington Independent | KG–05 | 454 | 1.4 mi |
| Newport Intermediate School Elementary · Newport Independent | 03–06 | 374 | 1.5 mi |
| Woodfill Elementary School Elementary · Fort Thomas Independent | KG–05 | 444 | 1.5 mi |
| Johnson Elementary School Elementary · Fort Thomas Independent | PK–05 | 425 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southgate Public School
What grades does Southgate Public School serve?
Southgate Public School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Southgate Independent.
How many students attend Southgate Public School?
Southgate Public School reported 180 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 199 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southgate Public School?
The calculated ratio is 9:1, based on 180 students and 20 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 Southgate Public School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southgate Public School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southgate Independent attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southgate Public School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.1% 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 Southgate Public School in?
Southgate Public School is part of Southgate Independent, based in Southgate, KY, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southgate Public School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Moyer Elementary School (1.1 mi), Newport Primary School (1.2 mi), Sixth District Elementary School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.