Southside Elementary School
Tel:
(859)879-4660
- Southside Elementary School serves 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Southside Elementary School's student population of 636 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 636 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Southside Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Southside Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #258 out of 1,251 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 6% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 83% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Woodford County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Southside Elementary School is Safe Harbor Academy (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Safe Harbor Academy (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Huntertown Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Versailles Huntertown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 456 students
0.6 miles
120 Woodburn Hall Drive
Versailles, KY 40383
(859)879-4680 0.6 PK-5 456 - Versailles Safe Harbor Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 22 students
0.9 miles
134 Macey Avenue
Versailles, KY 40383
(859)879-4694 0.9 6-12 22 - Versailles Woodford County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 963 students
1.3 miles
100 School House Rd
Versailles, KY 40383
(859)879-4650 1.3 6-8 963 - Versailles Simmons Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 419 students
1.4 miles
830 Tyrone Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859)879-4670 1.4 PK-5 419 - Versailles Woodford County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1262 students
1.8 miles
180 Frankfort St
Versailles, KY 40383
(859)879-4630 1.8 9-12 1262
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