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South Elementary School (Closed 2009)

404 W 17th St
Corbin, KY 40701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
South Elementary School serves 549 students in grades 1-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
549 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (KY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
98%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Elementary School?
549 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of South Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Corbin Independent School District.

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