South

south.somersetschools.org

242 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Elementary School, located at 700 Read Street in Somerset, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Somerset Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing both academic development and the cultivation of essential social and emotional skills. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while encouraging a sense of community and personal responsibility.

The school’s digital presence highlights its commitment to transparent communication between the administration, educators, and families. Through its official website, South Elementary provides stakeholders with easy access to important resources, including school calendars, policy documents, and updates regarding district-wide initiatives. By integrating these administrative tools with a focus on student-centered instruction, the school maintains its goal of providing a structured and engaging educational experience for the children of the Somerset community.

242

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	22
Black	5
Asian	6
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
194 (80.2%)
Hispanic
22 (9.1%)
Two or More
13 (5.4%)
Asian
6 (2.5%)
Black
5 (2.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)

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:	Somerset
Phone:	(508)324-3180
Website:	http://south.somersetschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 41

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 45