At a glance
Reported students
418
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
720
South Elementary: 418 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 459
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about South Elementary
South Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Disputanta. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Prince George County Public Schools. NCES reports 418 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 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 (13.6%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. 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 South Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 30 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.9%
- Hispanic11.7%
- Black13.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial5.3%
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.
Other schools in Prince George County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
L.L. Beazley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
507 reported students
David A. Harrison Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
630 reported students
North Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
720 reported students
Middle Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
769 reported students
J.E.J. Moore Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,387 reported students
Prince George High
High · Grades 09–12
1,789 reported students
Public schools near South Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David A. Harrison Elementary Elementary · Prince George County Public Schools | PK–05 | 630 | 4.7 mi |
| Walnut Hill Elementary Elementary · Petersburg City Public Schools | KG–05 | 574 | 6.6 mi |
| L.L. Beazley Elementary Elementary · Prince George County Public Schools | PK–05 | 507 | 6.9 mi |
| Cool Spring Elementary Elementary · Petersburg City Public Schools | KG–05 | 540 | 7.8 mi |
| Lakemont Elementary Elementary · Petersburg City Public Schools | KG–05 | 393 | 8.1 mi |
| Middle Road Elementary Elementary · Prince George County Public Schools | PK–05 | 769 | 8.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary
What grades does South Elementary serve?
South Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Prince George County Public Schools.
How many students attend South Elementary?
South Elementary reported 418 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 459 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 418 students and 30 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Prince George County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Elementary in?
South Elementary is part of Prince George County Public Schools, based in Prince George, VA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include David A. Harrison Elementary (4.7 mi), Walnut Hill Elementary (6.6 mi), L.L. Beazley Elementary (6.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.