Serving 164 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Southside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southside Elementary School's student population of 164 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#360 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside Elementary School's ranking?
Southside Elementary School is ranked #360 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Southside Elementary School often compared to?
Southside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sagle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
164 students attend Southside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Southside Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southside Elementary School offer ?
Southside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Southside Elementary School part of?
Southside Elementary School is part of Lake Pend Oreille School District.
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