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South School

8 Farm Rd., New Canaan, CT 06840, United States

+1 (203) 594-4313

http://www.ncps-k12.org/domain/11

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South School Overview

About This School

South School is a public elementary in New Canaan, Connecticut, serving 477 students in grades K-4. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 92% proficiency in ELA, 88% in math, and 90% in science. The school maintains a 10:1 student-teacher ratio with 44 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary at the school is $105,893. Students are 56% male and 44% female. The student body is 79% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or More Races, and 6% Asian.

477

Total Students

K-4

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

44 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-4

County

Western Connecticut Planning Region

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

South School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Class Information

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 10.8:1

State Avg: 11.9:1

Students per Counselor

South School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$105,893

City Avg: $105,893

State Avg: $84,345

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio10:1

Students per Counselor:1

South School Student Demographics

Student Body

55.56%

Male

44.44%

Female

Total Enrollment: 477 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White78.83%

Hispanic7.34%

Asian6.08%

Black0.42%

Two or More Races7.13%

Native American0.21%

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Frequently Asked Questions About South School

Q: What is South School?

A: South School is a elementary public located in New Canaan.

Q: How many students attend South School?

A: South School has approximately 477 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at South School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at South School is 10:1.

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Detailed Information about South School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About South School - New Canaan, CT

Quick Facts about South School
School Name	South School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-4
Location	8 Farm Rd., New Canaan, CT 06840, New Canaan, CT
County	Western Connecticut Planning Region
Phone	+1 (203) 594-4313
Total Students	477
Student-Teacher Ratio	10:1
Full-Time Teachers	44
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about South School

What is South School?

South School is a elementary public located in New Canaan.

How many students attend South School?

South School has approximately 477 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South School?

The student-teacher ratio at South School is 10:1.

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