General Info

Opened in 1969, Southgate Elementary School enrolls more than 400 students in kindergarten through grade five. It operates several academic departments, such as language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. The school additionally has art, music and physical education specialists. Southgate Elementary School also offers the English for Speakers of Other Languages program and gifted and talented education. It supports band and strings clubs. In addition, the school has a parent-teacher association that organizes several fundraising events and encourages parent and public involvement in the school. Southgate Elementary School is located in Shady Side, Md., and is a part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools.