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Southern Elementary School

Lexington, Kentucky · Grades PreK to 5 · Fayette County

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About Southern Elementary School

Southern Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Lexington, Kentucky. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 476 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Lexington. With about 39.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.1 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Fayette County. Fayette County runs 74 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 67 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address340 Wilson Downing Rd, Lexington, KY 40517
Phone(859) 381-3589
School districtFayette County
GradesPreK to 5
Students (2024-25)476
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)39.4
Students per teacher12.1
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)City, large, Fayette County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 210186000377). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Southern Elementary School serve?

Southern Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Southern Elementary School?

Southern Elementary School reported 476 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Elementary School?

About 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 476 students and 39.4 teachers in federal data.

Is Southern Elementary School a public or charter school?

Southern Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Southern Elementary School in?

Southern Elementary School is part of Fayette County. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ky/fayette-county/

Where is Southern Elementary School located?

Southern Elementary School is at 340 Wilson Downing Rd, Lexington, KY 40517. The phone number is (859) 381-3589.

How many other schools are near Southern Elementary School?

There are 67 other schools within 5 miles of Southern Elementary School in our directory.

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