South School
South School is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Laurel, MT. Administered by Laurel Elem, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 158 enrolled students across grades PK through KG.
Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 11.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1, which is lower than the typical national public school average. Approximately 93% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 142 students qualified for free lunch and 5 for reduced-price dining.
Located at 606 SW Fifth in Laurel, MT 59044, South School serves families zoned within the Laurel Elem attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 135 |
| Hispanic | 11 |
| Two or More | 9 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White135 (85.4%)
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Hispanic11 (7.0%)
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Two or More9 (5.7%)
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American Indian2 (1.3%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.6%)
| 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: | Laurel Elem |
| Phone: | (406)628-6917 |
| Website: | http://www.laurel.k12.mt.us/4/home |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - K |
| Total Students: | 158 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 11.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 142 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 5 |
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 35 |
| Kindergarten | 123 |
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 67 | 42.4% |
| Male | 91 | 57.6% |