South Elementary School serves 426 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
77%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
17%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Elementary School?
426 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of South Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Plainview Independent School District.
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