Southside Elementary School

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:
158th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,430 Help


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 Help
Number of students:  860

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.4%
Hispanic:
4.0%
African American:
1.7%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.7% Help


 See top rated Arkansas elementary schools

 Compare Southside Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Southside Elementary School ranks better than 68.2% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.53. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), Hispanic (4%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 51.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School is 19.6. (See more...)
Help
Compare Southside Elementary School employs 43.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
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) 66th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Southside Elementary School?

Rank History for Southside Elementary School

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

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

Southside Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    




Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Southside Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Southside Elementary School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Southside Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 564 0 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1989 542 n/a 7 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 550
1990 731 1 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1991 780 4 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1992 794 9 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 812
1993 868 10 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 888
1994 938 11 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 956
1995 528 7 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 538
1996 528 7 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 538
1997 522 4 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 535
1998 507 8 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 520
1999 484 5 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 501
2000 482 4 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2001 464 4 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2002 519 2 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 533
2003 519 2 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 533
2004 517 3 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2005 542 2 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2006 512 6 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2007 530 5 8 16 2 n/a n/a 0 561
2008 634 6 10 24 2 n/a n/a 0 676
2009 621 5 4 23 0 n/a n/a 0 653
2010 638 5 2 26 0 0 6 0 677
2011 635 5 4 34 2 0 4 0 684
2012 683 5 3 40 2 0 8 0 741
2013 681 7 0 44 0 0 6 0 738
2014 718 10 1 52 0 0 8 0 789
2015 623 8 1 37 0 0 10 0 679
2016 636 6 1 45 0 0 6 0 694
2017 664 10 5 43 0 0 6 0 728
2018 724 9 6 44 2 0 4 0 789
2019 802 13 6 41 3 0 8 0 873
2020 774 14 6 35 3 0 6 0 838
2021 806 18 3 27 3 0 2 0 859
2022 830 19 0 33 2 1 3 0 888
2023 805 16 1 28 1 1 2 0 854
2024 803 15 0 34 3 2 3 0 860

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

Help
Compare
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

Help
Compare
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

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 186th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 67th 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)77.875.5
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English (Southside School District (Independence))77.875.5
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Southside Elementary School)70.368.7
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Southside School District (Independence))70.368.7
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Southside Elementary School)4847.9
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Science (Southside School District (Independence))4847.9
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Southside Elementary School)36.445.8
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Southside School District (Independence))36.445.8
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students873854
 2.2%
African American1316
 23.1%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic4128
 31.7%
Pacific Islander01
White802805
 0.4%
Two or More Races82
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.1%54.7%
 7.4%


Schools Near Southside Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Southside Elementary School

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

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

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

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


Rate Southside Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Southside Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 1833 milliseconds.