Southgate Elementary

573 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southgate Elementary School, located at 290 Shetlands Lane in Glen Burnie, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Anne Arundel County. As part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) system, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. It serves the surrounding residential community, acting as a central hub for families in the Glen Burnie area.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and student achievement. Like many schools in the district, Southgate Elementary typically emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that integrates technology with core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Through various extracurricular activities, school events, and a focus on building a supportive school culture, Southgate strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages both academic growth and character building among its student body.

573

Total Students

44.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southgate Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	135
Black	234
Asian	20
Two or More	48
American Indian	1

Black
234 (40.8%)
White
135 (23.6%)
Hispanic
135 (23.6%)
Two or More
48 (8.4%)
Asian
20 (3.5%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)582-4900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	338
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 37

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southgate Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	105
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southgate Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	286	49.9%
Male	287	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)