South Elementary School

www.wlps.org/ses/

285 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

South Elementary School is a public primary school located in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, serving students in the Windsor Locks Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential skills for early learners. By maintaining a close connection with the local community, the school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, involving parents and staff in the ongoing success and development of its students.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, balancing traditional academic instruction with opportunities for creative and physical development. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with easy access to important resources, including school calendars, policy information, and communication tools. South Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school by instilling a love for learning and ensuring that every child is supported in a safe and nurturing educational setting.

285

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	53
Black	34
Asian	13
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
166 (58.2%)
Hispanic
53 (18.6%)
Black
34 (11.9%)
Two or More
17 (6.0%)
Asian
13 (4.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Windsor Locks School District
Phone:	(860)292-5021
Website:	http://www.wlps.org/ses/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 101