South Elementary

www.pcsnc.org/o/southes

463 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Elementary School, located at 1333 Hurdle Mills Rd in Roxboro, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Person County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while nurturing a sense of community and school pride.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for parent-teacher communication, providing access to essential resources such as academic calendars, faculty directories, and district-wide policies. Through its various programs and emphasis on student engagement, South Elementary works to bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring that families remain informed and involved in the educational journey of their students within the Roxboro area.

463

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	101
Black	201
Asian	2
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
201 (43.4%)
White
132 (28.5%)
Hispanic
101 (21.8%)
Two or More
25 (5.4%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Person County Schools
Phone:	(336)599-7133
Website:	http://www.pcsnc.org/o/southes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	460
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 54

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	203	43.8%
Male	260	56.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Charter School 344 Students

401 Bethel Hill School Road
Roxboro, NC 27574 (9.7 miles away)

Elementary School K - 5th