South Elementary School

626 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

South Elementary School, located at 1375 W Lincoln St in Danville, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Danville Community School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of essential social skills. With a dedication to preparing young learners for their future educational journeys, South Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages curiosity and community involvement.

The school is recognized for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and parents work closely together to ensure student success. By providing a safe and nurturing space, South Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a culture of kindness and inclusion. As a key part of the Danville community, the school remains focused on cultivating a strong academic foundation while helping every child reach their full potential in an encouraging, student-centered setting.

626

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	486
Hispanic	31
Black	67
Asian	7
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	1

White
486 (77.6%)
Black
67 (10.7%)
Two or More
34 (5.4%)
Hispanic
31 (5.0%)
Asian
7 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Danville Community School Corp
Phone:	(317)745-2131
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	626
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 2 198

Grade 3 201

Grade 4 226

Grade 5 1