South Elementary

South Elementary is a substantial elementary campus in Plymouth, Massachusetts, operated by Plymouth. The school hosts 614 students in grades K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 381 students per school, that is 61% larger than typical.

Plymouth runs 13 schools in total, collectively educating 6,956 students. South Elementary is one of those campuses.

Demographically, South Elementary reports that nearly all students (87%) are White. The remainder consists of 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. That is visibly more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 77%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 51 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.2:1. That tracks the state average closely.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Plymouth County put median household income runs about $114,201, about 42% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. South Elementary is one of 141 public schools in Plymouth County (combined enrollment of about 76,427 students).

The closest other public school is Plymouth South High, roughly 3.2 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Looking at the recent track record. South Elementary's enrollment has shrank 6% since 2018, when it stood at 653 (now 614).

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