SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.okeeschools.org/o/s0es

475 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Elementary School, located at 2468 SW 7th Ave in Okeechobee, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Okeechobee County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students, emphasizing both academic development and the cultivation of essential social skills. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty and staff aim to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for their future transitions into middle school and beyond.

The school’s digital presence highlights its commitment to community engagement and communication, acting as a resource for parents and families to stay connected with school news, academic expectations, and extracurricular involvement. With a focus on the specific needs of its local student population, South Elementary prioritizes creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through consistent collaboration between home and school, the institution strives to ensure that every student has the tools and support necessary for success in their early academic years.

475

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	154
Black	22
Asian	3
Two or More	16
American Indian	7

White
273 (57.5%)
Hispanic
154 (32.4%)
Black
22 (4.6%)
Two or More
16 (3.4%)
American Indian
7 (1.5%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

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:	OKEECHOBEE
Phone:	(863)462-5087
Website:	http://www.okeeschools.org/o/s0es
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 73