Southside Elementary School
Tel:
(870)251-2661
- Southside Elementary School serves 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Southside Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Southside Elementary School's student population of 728 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 728 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Southside Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Southside Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #425 out of 999 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 13% |
| Black | 2% | 21% |
| White | 92% | 60% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Southside Elementary School is Southside Charter High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Batesville Junior High School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Southside Middle School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Batesville Southside Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 10-12 | 358 students
1.3 miles
70 Scott Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870)251-2662 1.3 10-12 358 - Batesville Southside Middle School Grades: 4-6 | 432 students
1.3 miles
70 Scott Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870)251-2332 1.3 4-6 432 - Batesville Batesville High School Grades: 10-12 | 630 students
3.0 miles
1 Pioneer Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870)793-6846 3.0 10-12 630 - Batesville Batesville Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 679 students
3.0 miles
2 Pioneer Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870)793-7533 3.0 7-9 679 - Batesville Eagle Mountain Magnet School Grades: PK-6 | 654 students
3.2 miles
600 Eagle Mountain Blvd
Batesville, AR 72501
(870)698-9141 3.2 PK-6 654
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