- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bee Branch, AR
South Side Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Side Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051257001013
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Side Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 269
- students enrolled
South Side Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Side School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051257001013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
South Side Elementary School shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-19.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 051257001013 · Bee Branch, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 13.4:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: South Side High School (249 students)
South Side Elementary School shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-19.3%). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How South Side Elementary School compares
South Side Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 62% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,446
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, South Side Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Side School District reports $15,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Side Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Side High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Side Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Side Elementary School
How many students attend South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has 269 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bee Branch, AR. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Side Elementary School?
22.4% of students at South Side Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Side Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Side Elementary School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Bee Branch, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in South Side School District?
Besides South Side Elementary School, South Side School District also operates South Side High School (249 students). See the South Side School District district page for the complete list.