Southside Elementary School

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Southside Elementary School ranks 158 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Southside Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Batesville, Arkansas, serving grades PK-3 with a total enrollment of 854 students. The school is part of the Southside School District, which is ranked 66 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Southside Elementary School consistently performs above the state average in proficiency rates for ATLAS/English Language Arts, ATLAS/Reading, ATLAS/Mathematics, and ATLAS/Science across all grades. In 3rd grade, the school's proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state average, particularly in ATLAS/Reading (43.7% vs. 36.2%) and ACT Aspire/Math (68.7% vs. 54.4%). The school's ACT Aspire proficiency rates in 3rd grade are also notably higher than the district and state averages in English, Math, Science, and Reading. However, the nearby Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School has higher proficiency rates in several subject areas, including ATLAS/Mathematics and ACT Aspire/Math for 3rd grade.

Southside Elementary School's higher spending per student ($10,430) and lower student-teacher ratio (ranging from 18.7 to 21.2) compared to the state average may contribute to its stronger academic performance. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 67th to 201st out of Arkansas elementary schools, with a current ranking of 158th for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's SchoolDigger star rating has also varied, ranging from 2 to 4 stars out of 5, with a current rating of 3 stars.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-3

2460 Batesville Blvd
Batesville, AR 72501

(870) 251-2661

District: Southside School District (Independence)

SchoolDigger Rank:
158^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,430

Students who attend Southside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Southside Junior High School
	Southside Middle School
High:	Southside Charter High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Number of students: 860

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Hispanic:

4.0%

African American:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southside Elementary School ranks better than 68.2% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.53. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), Hispanic (4%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School is 19.6. (See more...)

Compare Southside Elementary School employs 43.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southside Elementary School is $10,430.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Southside Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Southside School District (Independence):

SchoolDigger ranks Southside School District (Independence) 66^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southside Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	53.81	219^th	411	46.7%
2006	46.77	258^th	402	35.8%
2007	58.92	199^th	440	54.8%
2008	63.91	178^th	439	59.5%
2009	66.36	161^st	445	63.8%
2010	73.33	101^st	457	77.9%
2011	80.72	53^rd	471	88.7%
2012	54.80	256^th	468	45.3%
2013	66.01	161^st	476	66.2%
2014	54.43	239^th	471	49.3%
2016	55.37	218^th	494	55.9%
2017	53.92	225^th	485	53.6%
2018	45.55	286^th	480	40.4%
2019	64.10	186^th	488	61.9%
2021	60.98	201^st	496	59.5%
2022	69.45	136^th	487	72.1%
2023	82.31	67^th	492	86.4%
2024	66.53	158^th	497	68.2%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Southside Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	564	0	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	571
1989	542	n/a	7	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	550
1990	731	1	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	741
1991	780	4	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	794
1992	794	9	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	812
1993	868	10	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	888
1994	938	11	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	956
1995	528	7	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	538
1996	528	7	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	538
1997	522	4	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	535
1998	507	8	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	520
1999	484	5	6	5	1	n/a	n/a	501
2000	482	4	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	502
2001	464	4	7	10	0	n/a	n/a	485
2002	519	2	9	2	1	n/a	n/a	533
2003	519	2	9	2	1	n/a	n/a	533
2004	517	3	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	531
2005	542	2	10	7	0	n/a	n/a	561
2006	512	6	8	11	0	n/a	n/a	537
2007	530	5	8	16	2	n/a	n/a	561
2008	634	6	10	24	2	n/a	n/a	676
2009	621	5	4	23	0	n/a	n/a	653
2010	638	5	2	26	0	0	6	677
2011	635	5	4	34	2	0	4	684
2012	683	5	3	40	2	0	8	741
2013	681	7	0	44	0	0	6	738
2014	718	10	1	52	0	0	8	789
2015	623	8	1	37	0	0	10	679
2016	636	6	1	45	0	0	6	694
2017	664	10	5	43	0	0	6	728
2018	724	9	6	44	2	0	4	789
2019	802	13	6	41	3	0	8	873
2020	774	14	6	35	3	0	6	838
2021	806	18	3	27	3	0	2	859
2022	830	19	0	33	2	1	3	888
2023	805	16	1	28	1	1	2	854
2024	803	15	0	34	3	2	3	860

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southside Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	571	30.8	18.5	n/a
1989	550	35.0	15.7	n/a
1990	741	26.0	28.5	19
1991	794	45.6	17.4	21.9
1992	812	46.0	17.6	26.2
1993	888	48.1	18.5	25.3
1994	956	49.5	19.3	29.2
1995	538	30.0	17.9	39
1996	538	30.0	17.9	39
1997	535	29.9	17.9	38.1
1998	520	29.9	17.4	40
1999	501	27.2	18.4	54.3
2000	502	34.0	14.8	50.8
2001	485	34.0	14.3	51.3
2002	533	35.0	15.2	57
2003	533	35.0	15.2	57
2004	531	36.0	14.8	51.2
2005	561	43.0	13.0	57.2
2006	537	37.0	14.5	57.4
2007	561	43.0	13.0	60.2
2008	676	45.0	15.0	61.1
2009	653	43.0	15.2	59.1
2010	677	40.0	16.5	64.7
2011	684	38.6	17.6	66.8
2012	741	39.1	18.9	66.7
2013	738	45.3	16.2	63.1
2014	789	42.1	18.7	65.3
2015	679	41.0	16.5	59.8
2016	694	46.0	15.0	66
2017	728	40.9	17.7	39.1
2018	789	40.4	19.4	33.3
2019	873	39.3	22.2	62.1
2020	838	41.3	20.2	61.7
2021	859	40.5	21.2	58.2
2022	888	47.4	18.7	61.3
2023	854	45.5	18.7	54.7
2024	860	43.7	19.6	51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southside Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	571	30.8	18.5	n/a
1989	550	35.0	15.7	n/a
1990	741	26.0	28.5	19
1991	794	45.6	17.4	21.9
1992	812	46.0	17.6	26.2
1993	888	48.1	18.5	25.3
1994	956	49.5	19.3	29.2
1995	538	30.0	17.9	39
1996	538	30.0	17.9	39
1997	535	29.9	17.9	38.1
1998	520	29.9	17.4	40
1999	501	27.2	18.4	54.3
2000	502	34.0	14.8	50.8
2001	485	34.0	14.3	51.3
2002	533	35.0	15.2	57
2003	533	35.0	15.2	57
2004	531	36.0	14.8	51.2
2005	561	43.0	13.0	57.2
2006	537	37.0	14.5	57.4
2007	561	43.0	13.0	60.2
2008	676	45.0	15.0	61.1
2009	653	43.0	15.2	59.1
2010	677	40.0	16.5	64.7
2011	684	38.6	17.6	66.8
2012	741	39.1	18.9	66.7
2013	738	45.3	16.2	63.1
2014	789	42.1	18.7	65.3
2015	679	41.0	16.5	59.8
2016	694	46.0	15.0	66
2017	728	40.9	17.7	39.1
2018	789	40.4	19.4	33.3
2019	873	39.3	22.2	62.1
2020	838	41.3	20.2	61.7
2021	859	40.5	21.2	58.2
2022	888	47.4	18.7	61.3
2023	854	45.5	18.7	54.7
2024	860	43.7	19.6	51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southside Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,162 (30.3%)	$7,268 (69.7%)	$10,430

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southside Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 186^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 67^th of 492 Elementary schools	24.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Southside Elementary School)	77.8	75.5	2.3%
3rd Grade English (Southside School District (Independence))	77.8	75.5	2.3%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Southside Elementary School)	70.3	68.7	1.6%
3rd Grade Math (Southside School District (Independence))	70.3	68.7	1.6%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Southside Elementary School)	48	47.9	0.1%
3rd Grade Science (Southside School District (Independence))	48	47.9	0.1%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Southside Elementary School)	36.4	45.8	9.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Southside School District (Independence))	36.4	45.8	9.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	873	854	2.2%
African American	13	16	23.1%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	6	1	83.3%
Hispanic	41	28	31.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	802	805	0.4%
Two or More Races	8	2	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.1%	54.7%	7.4%

Schools Near Southside Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	2460 Batesville Blvd	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Southside School District (Independence)	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 251-2661	860	44	19.6	51.7%	803 (93.4%)	15 (1.7%)	34 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	66.5	158^th of 497 public elementary schools	68.2%		82.3	67^th of 492 public elementary schools	86.4%	91	40.7				40.7	43.7				43.7	40.8				40.8	41.5				41.5	$10,430	$3,162	$7,268
Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	600 Eagle Mountain Blvd	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Batesville School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 698-9141	911	36	25.0	50.2%	510 (56.0%)	30 (3.3%)	290 (31.8%)	17 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	10 (1.1%)	52 (5.7%)	43.8	291^st of 497 public elementary schools	41.4%		60.9	200^th of 492 public elementary schools	59.3%	91	29.4	41.4	22.5		31.5	29.3	38.7	24.3		31.1	36.9	27.3	31.4		31.6	33.7	37.8	27.2		33.1	$9,618	$1,894	$7,725
West Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	850 Hill St	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Batesville School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 793-9878	571	30	19.0	73.4%	289 (50.6%)	32 (5.6%)	210 (36.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	26 (4.6%)	39.6	318^th of 497 public elementary schools	36.0%		41.3	324^th of 492 public elementary schools	34.1%	6	30.9	34.0	30.3		31.8	28.7	35.1	30.2		31.4	21.2	28.7	19.7		23.5	28.7	32.9	36.8		32.6	$9,650	$2,339	$7,312
Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	480 N Main	Sulphur Rock	72579	Independence County	Batesville School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 799-3149	266	18	14.9	30.1%	236 (88.7%)	4 (1.5%)	16 (6.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.6%)	70.8	135^th of 497 public elementary schools	72.8%		70.8	142^nd of 492 public elementary schools	71.1%	7	47.2	38.6	40.0		41.8	41.6	36.4	40.0		39.1	61.1	50.0	50.0		53.7	41.7	43.2	40.0		41.9	$14,166	$3,260	$10,907
Cedar Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	3549 Cord Rd	Newark	72562	Independence County	Cedar Ridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 799-8691	279	18	15.5	98.9%	256 (91.8%)	4 (1.4%)	10 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	49.8	264^th of 497 public elementary schools	46.9%		60.2	205^th of 492 public elementary schools	58.3%	59	34.9	32.6	27.3		31.3	32.6	32.6	25.5		29.9	34.9	48.9	60.0		48.9	32.6	34.7	27.3		31.3	$14,083	$3,605	$10,478
Midland Elementary School	Public	K-6	3900 Floral Rd	Floral	72534	Independence County	Midland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 345-2413	215	21	10.2	89.3%	202 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.8%)	38.9	324^th of 497 public elementary schools	34.8%		50.7	266^th of 492 public elementary schools	45.9%	58	20.0	23.4	25.9	44.8	28.1	20.0	30.0	25.9	44.8	29.7	20.0	20.0	11.1	37.9	22.3	25.7	33.3	33.3	48.3	34.7	$12,571	$4,135	$8,436
Concord Elementary School	Public	K-6	10920 Heber Springs N	Concord	72523	Cleburne County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 668-3757	191	17	11.1	67.0%	186 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	41.8	301^st of 497 public elementary schools	39.4%		56.8	224^th of 492 public elementary schools	54.5%	77	22.2	30.0	44.0	17.8	28.2	25.9	36.7	40.0	21.4	30.9	33.3	13.3	44.0	46.4	33.7	29.6	30.0	36.0	21.4	29.1	$12,510	$4,308	$8,202
Cave City Elementary School	Public	K-5	711 N Main St	Cave City	72521	Sharp County	Cave City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 283-5393	528	39	13.4	80.9%	493 (93.4%)	18 (3.4%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	70.9	134^th of 497 public elementary schools	73.0%		64.1	175^th of 492 public elementary schools	64.4%	41	50.0	45.7	49.3		48.3	43.8	44.4	46.6		44.9	36.3	30.9	31.5		32.9	42.5	49.4	54.7		48.7	$9,426	$2,292	$7,133

Frequently Asked Questions about Southside Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Southside Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Southside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southside Junior High School
Middle : Southside Middle School
High : Southside Charter High School

Is Southside Elementary School a good school?

Southside Elementary School ranks 158^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Southside Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 860 students attended Southside Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Southside Elementary School?

Students at Southside Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What district is Southside Elementary School in?

Southside School District (Independence)

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