Southshore Elementary

www.menifeeusd.org

843 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Southshore Elementary is a public school located in Menifee, California, serving students as part of the Menifee Union School District. Situated in a residential area of the city, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the district’s broader mission to provide high-quality, equitable education to the growing population of Menifee.

The school’s curriculum is designed to align with state standards, focusing on foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond the classroom, Southshore Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and school spirit, often encouraging parents and families to participate in school-wide activities and volunteer opportunities. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on student well-being, the school aims to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

843

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southshore Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	407
Black	45
Asian	60
Two or More	102
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
407 (48.3%)
White
227 (26.9%)
Two or More
102 (12.1%)
Asian
60 (7.1%)
Black
45 (5.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Menifee Union
Phone:	(951)672-0013
Website:	http://www.menifeeusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	843
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	148

* 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

Kindergarten 173

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 147

Grade 5 153