Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
90%
41%
White
8%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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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