South Knox Elementary School

653 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

South Knox Elementary School, located in Vincennes, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the South Knox School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future success while maintaining a close-knit atmosphere characteristic of the rural Knox County area.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student-centered instruction and the integration of modern educational resources. Beyond traditional academics, South Knox Elementary actively encourages parent and community involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to the holistic development of its student body. Through a combination of dedicated staff and a focus on essential core values, the school strives to create a safe and nurturing space where elementary-aged children can build both their foundational knowledge and their social-emotional skills.

653

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Knox Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	615
Hispanic	11
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

White
615 (94.2%)
Two or More
19 (2.9%)
Hispanic
11 (1.7%)
Black
4 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (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:	South Knox School Corp
Phone:	(812)743-2591
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 85

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 89