Southside West Elementary School serves 524 students in grades 4-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
524 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
8%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
3%
19%
White
65%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 West Elementary School?
524 students attend Southside West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Southside West Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside West Elementary School?
Southside West Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southside West Elementary School offer ?
Southside West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Southside West Elementary School part of?
Southside West Elementary School is part of Siloam Springs School District.
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