Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southside Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Southside Elementary serves the west part of Huntington, WV, encompassing an area of approximately 7.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Southside Elementary School's student population of 387 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
387 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Southside Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#105 out of 617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside Elementary School's ranking?
Southside Elementary School is ranked #105 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Southside Elementary School often compared to?
Southside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milton Elementary School, Meadows Elementary School, Salt Rock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
387 students attend Southside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Southside Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southside Elementary School offer ?
Southside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southside Elementary School part of?
Southside Elementary School is part of Cabell County Schools.
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