- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Point, MS
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280019101449
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Side Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Point · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Side Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Side Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Point, MS.
School address
District: West Point Consolidated School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280019101449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
South Side Elementary School grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 280019101449 · West Point, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West Point High School (1,010 students)
South Side Elementary School grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
South Side Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Point Hig
West Point High School
1,010 students
- Fifth Street S
Fifth Street School
440 students
- Church Hill El 379
Church Hill Elementary School
379 students
- This school 337
South Side Elementary School
337 students
- East Side Elem 251
East Side Elementary School
251 students
- West Clay Elem 111
West Clay Elementary School
111 students
What this shows South Side Elementary School reports 337 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 Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,657
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
218
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 64.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 73.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.1%
White 11.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, South Side Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Point Consolidated School Dist reports $13,657 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fifth Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Church Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Side Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Clay Elementary School | Smaller | 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
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in West Point
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Side Elementary School
How many students attend South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Point, MS. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Side Elementary School?
100.0% of students at South Side Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Side Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Side Elementary School is African American at 86.1% of enrollment, in West Point, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 public schools in West Point?
By Resource Investment Index, South Side Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Point, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Point on the city page.
What other schools are in West Point Consolidated School Dist?
Besides South Side Elementary School, West Point Consolidated School Dist also operates West Point High School (1,010 students), Fifth Street School (440 students), and Church Hill Elementary School (379 students). See the West Point Consolidated School Dist district page for the complete list.