Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Side Elementary School serves the northeast part of Kendallville, IN, covering an area of approximately 5.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Side Elementary School's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
School Rankings
South Side Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Side Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1241 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
82%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Side Elementary School's ranking?
South Side Elementary School is ranked #1241 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Side Elementary School often compared to?
South Side Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rome City Elementary School, North Side Elementary School, Wayne Center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend South Side Elementary School?
300 students attend South Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of South Side Elementary School students are White, 13% 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 South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Side Elementary School offer ?
South Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Side Elementary School part of?
South Side Elementary School is part of East Noble School Corporation School District.
School Reviews
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