Southside Elementary School in El Dorado, AR serves 190 students from kindergarten to 4th grade with a student–teacher ratio not currently reported; 39% of students qualify for free lunch and 8% for reduced–price lunch, consistent over recent years.
Math proficiency was 45% in 2023, which is higher than the state average of 39% and the district average of 33%, though scores declined from 50% in 2022; reading proficiency in 2022 was 45%, approximately equal to the state average of 40% and district average of 40%.
Science proficiency was 35% in 2022, slightly lower than the state average of 36% and higher than the district average of 33%.
The student body is predominantly Black (54%) and White (42%), with Hispanic and Asian students comprising less than 5%; enrollment has remained stable at 190 students since at least 2019.
Graduation rate data appears inconsistent, but reported rates near 2023 show 80–90%, which is approximately equal to or slightly below state and district averages around 88–92%.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
190 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
54%
19%
White
42%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
190 students attend Southside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Southside Elementary School students are Black, 42% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Southside Elementary School offer ?
Southside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Southside Elementary School part of?
Southside Elementary School is part of El Dorado School District.
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