South Elementary School serves 549 students in grades 1-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
549 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
98%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Elementary School?
549 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of South Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Corbin Independent School District.
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