South Side Elementary School
Tel:
(501)654-2200
- South Side Elementary School serves 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
South Side Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- South Side Elementary School's student population of 276 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 276 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Side Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Side Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #556 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 21% |
| White | 95% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Side School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Side Elementary School is South Side High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is South Side High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Guy-perkins Elementary School (8.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bee Branch South Side High School Grades: 7-12 | 252 students
0.0 miles
334 Southside Rd
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501)654-2242 0.0 7-12 252 - Guy Guy-perkins Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 233 students
8.1 miles
492 Hwy 25 N
Guy, AR 72061
(501)679-3509 8.1 PK-6 233 - Guy Guy-perkins High School Grades: 7-12 | 159 students
8.1 miles
492 Hwy 25 N
Guy, AR 72061
(501)679-3507 8.1 7-12 159 - Center Ridge Nemo Vista Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 229 students
10.2 miles
5690 Hwy 9
Center Ridge, AR 72027
(501)893-2435 10.2 PK-5 229 - Center Ridge Nemo Vista High School Grades: 9-12 | 147 students
10.2 miles
5690 Hwy 9
Center Ridge, AR 72027
(501)893-2811 10.2 9-12 147
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