Southside Elementary School
Southside Elementary School serves 789 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Southside Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Southside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Southside Elementary School's student population of 789 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 789 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Rankings
Southside Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #288 out of 998 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 13% |
| Black | 1% | 20% |
| White | 92% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Southside School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Southside Junior High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Southside Middle School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Batesville Southside Charter High School Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 394 students10
1.3 miles
70 Scott Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662 1.3 10-12 394 - Batesville Southside Middle School Math: 66% | Reading: 41%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 4-6 | 433 students10
1.3 miles
70 Scott Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2332 1.3 4-6 433 - Batesville Southside Junior High School Math: 49% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-9 | 457 students10
1.4 miles
70 Scott Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662 1.4 7-9 457 - Batesville Batesville High School Math: 32% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 673 students10
3.0 miles
1 Pioneer Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846 3 10-12 673 - Batesville Batesville Junior High School Math: 51% | Reading: 44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-9 | 715 students10
3.0 miles
2 Pioneer Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7533 3 7-9 715
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