South Elementary School of Communications

302 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
South Elementary School, located at 500 E Mahalasville Rd in Martinsville, Indiana, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student growth in social and emotional development. As a cornerstone of its neighborhood, the school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure that children have the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed in their formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, South Elementary typically places a high value on cultivating a positive school culture through community engagement and student-centered initiatives. The facility is situated in a quiet, accessible area of Martinsville, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a safe and focused atmosphere for early education. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern pedagogical approaches, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond, helping them develop the confidence and character required for long-term academic achievement.
302
Total Students
23.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elementary School of Communications
Demographic Student Count
White281
Hispanic9
Black2
Asian2
Two or More7
American Indian1
  • White
    281 (93.0%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (3.0%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.3%)
  • Black
    2 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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: MSD Martinsville Schools
Phone: (765)349-1486
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 166
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 22
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 57
Grade 2 60
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 60
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Elementary School of Communications
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten22
Kindergarten48
Grade 157
Grade 260
Grade 348
Grade 460
Grade 56
Grade 61
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Elementary School of Communications
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14748.7%
Male15551.3%