Southern Elementary School

340 Wilson Downing Rd
Lexington, KY 40517

476 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southern Elementary School, located at 340 Wilson Downing Road in Lexington, Kentucky, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Fayette County Public Schools district. The school is situated in a well-established residential area of South Lexington and is known for fostering a supportive community environment. It caters to a diverse student body, focusing on foundational academic growth while emphasizing social-emotional development during the critical early years of a child's education.

As a part of the Fayette County school system, Southern Elementary integrates standard state curriculum requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to ensure student success. With its accessible location and commitment to creating a safe, inclusive learning space, Southern Elementary plays a vital role in preparing its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

476

Total Students

39.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	94
Black	137
Asian	29
Two or More	57
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
156 (32.8%)
Black
137 (28.8%)
Hispanic
94 (19.7%)
Two or More
57 (12.0%)
Asian
29 (6.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
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:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)381-3589
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 23

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southern Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southern Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	232	48.7%
Male	244	51.3%

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