Southmont Elementary School

2497 Southmont School Road
Asheboro, NC 27205

smes.randolph.k12.nc.us/

557 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southmont Elementary School is a public school located in Asheboro, North Carolina, and is part of the Randolph County School System. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education within a supportive and structured environment. The school emphasizes core academic achievement while encouraging students to engage in personal and social development, preparing them for future success in their middle and high school years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Randolph County district, benefiting from the resources and administrative support of a larger school system while maintaining a community-centered atmosphere. Through its official website, the school keeps parents and families informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies. By fostering a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and families, Southmont Elementary strives to create a positive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body.

557

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southmont Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	229
Black	24
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	3

White
284 (51.0%)
Hispanic
229 (41.1%)
Black
24 (4.3%)
Two or More
16 (2.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Asian
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:	Randolph County School System
Phone:	(336)625-1558
Website:	http://smes.randolph.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	554
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

Pre-Kindergarten 41

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 86