Southeast Fountain Elementary

Southeast Fountain School Corp
780 E US Hwy 136
Veedersburg, IN 47987
502 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Southeast Fountain Elementary is a public school located in Veedersburg, Indiana, serving as part of the Southeast Fountain School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement for students in the elementary grades. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and character education, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its rural community setting, which allows for a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families can build strong relationships. With its location along US Highway 136, it serves as a central hub for educational resources in the Veedersburg area. The faculty emphasizes a student-centered approach, utilizing collaborative efforts to meet diverse learning needs and ensuring that each child has the opportunity to thrive within a safe and structured academic environment.
502
Total Students
37.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    454 (90.4%)
  • Hispanic
    35 (7.0%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.4%)
  • Black
    4 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • 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: Southeast Fountain School Corp
Phone: (765)294-2216
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 264
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 28
Kindergarten 70
Grade 1 82
Grade 2 76
Grade 3 77
Grade 4 88
Grade 5 81
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Covington Elementary School
Covington Community School Corp
447 Students
1110 7th St
Covington, IN 47932 (9.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th