South Side Elementary School (Closed 2015)
South Side Elementary School served 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 68%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)35-39%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
90%
42%
White
8%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend South Side Elementary School?
357 students attend South Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of South Side Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Side Elementary School offer ?
South Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Side Elementary School part of?
South Side Elementary School is part of Morehouse Parish School District.
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