SOUTH EL

216 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

**South Elementary School**, located at 1301 Linda Dr in Daingerfield, Texas, serves as a primary educational institution within the Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages early academic development and social growth for students in the surrounding community. By focusing on fundamental skills and a supportive classroom atmosphere, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD, South Elementary works closely with the district’s broader mission to empower students through quality instruction and community engagement. The school typically serves students in the early elementary grade levels, providing them with the foundational tools necessary for success in a nurturing environment. Through various programs and dedicated staff, the school remains a key component of the local educational landscape, striving to help every child reach their full potential within the Daingerfield area.

216

Total Students

14.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	45
Black	79
Asian	1
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

Black
79 (36.6%)
White
70 (32.4%)
Hispanic
45 (20.8%)
Two or More
19 (8.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD
Phone:	(903)645-3501
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 72