Serving 607 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southside Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Southside Elementary School serves the southern part of Versailles, KY, covering an area of approximately 77.8 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Southside Elementary School's student population of 607 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
607 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southside Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#148 out of 1250 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside Elementary School's ranking?
Southside Elementary School is ranked #148 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Southside Elementary School often compared to?
Southside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntertown Elementary School, Simmons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
607 students attend Southside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Southside Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
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 Woodford County School District.
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