Southgate Elementary School serves students in prekindergarten through grade five. Its academic curriculum includes programs in reading, writing, language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. The school additionally offers classes in art, music, and health and physical education. Southgate Elementary School also offers the Head Start, which is a preschool program that assists children from low-income families. It is a part of the Clover Park School District, which enrolls more than 11,700 students and has over 1,500 staff members. It governs nearly 15 elementary schools, four middle schools and two senior high schools. The district provides food and transportation services to students and teachers.