Serving 895 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Southside Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 895 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Southside Elementary School's student population of 895 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
895 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southside Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 1755 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
53%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside Elementary School's ranking?
Southside Elementary School is ranked #164 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Southside Elementary School often compared to?
Southside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Healthy Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School, Csa Lincoln Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
895 students attend Southside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Southside Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
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 Bartholomew Con School Corp School District.
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