Southern Oaks Elementary School

468 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southern Oaks Elementary School is a public school located in Utica, Kentucky, serving students within the Daviess County Public Schools district. Situated along U.S. Highway 431, the school functions as a central educational hub for the local rural and suburban community. It is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for their transition into middle school.

The school is characterized by its focus on community engagement and the holistic development of its students. Like many schools in the Daviess County system, Southern Oaks utilizes a blend of traditional curriculum and modern instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs. By maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as reading, mathematics, and science—alongside extracurricular activities, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages both academic achievement and positive character growth among its young learners.

468

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Oaks Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	376
Hispanic	56
Black	5
Asian	9
Two or More	22

White
376 (80.3%)
Hispanic
56 (12.0%)
Two or More
22 (4.7%)
Asian
9 (1.9%)
Black
5 (1.1%)

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:	Daviess County
Phone:	(270)852-7570
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 22

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 67