Southside Family Elementary School (Closed 2007)

Southside Family Elementary School serves 87 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
87 students

Showing 1998–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
2%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
7%

Showing 1996–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
7%
12%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Black
41%
12%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

White
45%
60%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
55%
0.63

Showing 1998–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Southside Family Elementary School?
87 students attend Southside Family Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Southside Family Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside Family Elementary School?
Southside Family Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southside Family Elementary School offer ?
Southside Family Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Southside Family Elementary School part of?
Southside Family Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.

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