Southern Elementary School

542 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southern Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Falmouth, Kentucky, serving students within the Pendleton County School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. Its mission typically centers on fostering core academic skills in literacy and mathematics while promoting social-emotional growth, character development, and student engagement in a rural school setting.

Situated on Fairgrounds Road, the school serves as a central hub for families in the Falmouth area. By emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the broader community, Southern Elementary works to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school. The school generally prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages both academic achievement and the cultivation of a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are motivated to reach their full potential.

542

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	507
Hispanic	10
Black	5
Two or More	20

White
507 (93.5%)
Two or More
20 (3.7%)
Hispanic
10 (1.8%)
Black
5 (0.9%)

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:	Pendleton County
Phone:	(859)654-6981
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 49

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 78