- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kendallville, IN
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180297000888
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Side Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Kendallville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Side Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Side Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kendallville, IN.
School address
District: East Noble School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180297000888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
South Side Elementary School grew from 284 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 180297000888 · Kendallville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 14.3:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: East Noble High School (1,019 students)
South Side Elementary School grew from 284 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Side Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Noble Hig
East Noble High School
1,019 students
- East Noble Mid
East Noble Middle School
767 students
- Avilla Element
Avilla Elementary School
422 students
- Wayne Center E 346
Wayne Center Elem School
346 students
- North Side Ele 308
North Side Elementary School
308 students
- This school 300
South Side Elementary School
300 students
What this shows South Side Elementary School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Side Elementary School compares
South Side Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 17% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Indiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,595
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, South Side Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Noble School Corporation reports $10,595 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Noble High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Noble Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avilla Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Center Elem School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Kendallville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Side Elementary School
How many students attend South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kendallville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% 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?
57.7% of students at South Side Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Side Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Side Elementary School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Kendallville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
How does South Side Elementary School rank among schools in Kendallville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Side Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kendallville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kendallville on the city page.
What other schools are in East Noble School Corporation?
Besides South Side Elementary School, East Noble School Corporation also operates East Noble High School (1,019 students), East Noble Middle School (767 students), and Avilla Elementary School (422 students). See the East Noble School Corporation district page for the complete list.