South Elementary School serves 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
85%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
11%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Elementary School?
513 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of South Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Lamesa Independent School District.
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