South Side Lower Elementary School serves 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Side Lower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
South Side Lower Elementary School's student population of 312 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Side Lower Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
36%
47%
White
55%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are South Side Lower Elementary School often compared to?
South Side Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Hancock Elementary School, West Side Elementary School, Poplarville Lower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend South Side Lower Elementary School?
312 students attend South Side Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of South Side Lower Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Side Lower Elementary School?
South Side Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Side Lower Elementary School offer ?
South Side Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is South Side Lower Elementary School part of?
South Side Lower Elementary School is part of Picayune School District.
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