South Main Elementary School serves 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
6%
17%
White
83%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Main Elementary School?
139 students attend South Main Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of South Main Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What grades does South Main Elementary School offer ?
South Main Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is South Main Elementary School part of?
South Main Elementary School is part of Bowling Green City School District.
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