Serving 699 students in grades 3-4, Southside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-4
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southside Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Siloam Springs school district, covering approximately 144.3 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a driving time of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 13.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southside Elementary School's student population of 699 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
699 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Changing Lives Through Educational Excellence
School Rankings
Southside Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#326 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside Elementary School's ranking?
Southside Elementary School is ranked #326 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Southside Elementary School often compared to?
Southside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gentry Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
699 students attend Southside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Southside Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southside Elementary School offer ?
Southside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southside Elementary School part of?
Southside Elementary School is part of Siloam Springs School District.
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