Southern Elementary School

795 Cox Neck Road
New Castle, DE 19720

www.colonialschooldistrict.org/southern

729 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Southern Elementary School, located on Cox Neck Road in New Castle, Delaware, is part of the Colonial School District. Serving a diverse student population in the Bear/New Castle area, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and community involvement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering an inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to reach their full potential through active engagement and personalized instruction.

Beyond its academic offerings, Southern Elementary is known for its commitment to building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school utilizes various resources and extracurricular opportunities to promote social-emotional growth alongside traditional academics. By leveraging the tools provided by the Colonial School District, Southern Elementary aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

729

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	68
Black	362
Asian	16
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
362 (49.7%)
White
251 (34.4%)
Hispanic
68 (9.3%)
Two or More
29 (4.0%)
Asian
16 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
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:	No
District:	Colonial School District
Phone:	(302)832-6300
Website:	http://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/southern
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 110

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 124