- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnson City, TN
South Side Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Side Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470213000687
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Side Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Johnson City · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 419
- students enrolled
South Side Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Side Elementary ranks #4 of 12 schools in Johnson City, TN.
School address
District: Johnson City · Tennessee
NCES ID 470213000687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
South Side Elementary grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 470213000687 · Johnson City, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 15:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Science Hill High School (2,359 students)
South Side Elementary grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
South Side Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Science Hill H
Science Hill High School
2,359 students
- Liberty Bell M
Liberty Bell Middle School
987 students
- Indian Trail M 786
Indian Trail Middle School
786 students
- Lake Ridge Ele 632
Lake Ridge Elementary
632 students
- Woodland Eleme 537
Woodland Elementary
537 students
- This school 419
South Side Elementary
419 students
What this shows South Side Elementary reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Side Elementary compares
South Side Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,230
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 8.6%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, South Side Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnson City reports $12,230 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Side Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Bell Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Trail Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Ridge Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Side Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Johnson City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Boones Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
823 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
University School
Standard public school
635 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary
Standard public school
537 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Fairmont Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Happy Valley Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Side Elementary
How many students attend South Side Elementary?
South Side Elementary has 419 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnson City, TN. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary is 15:1, which is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Side Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Side Elementary is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Johnson City, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Side Elementary?
South Side Elementary 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 rank among schools in Johnson City?
By Resource Investment Index, South Side Elementary ranks #4 of 12 schools in Johnson City, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Johnson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnson City?
Besides South Side Elementary, Johnson City also operates Science Hill High School (2,359 students), Liberty Bell Middle School (987 students), and Indian Trail Middle School (786 students). See the Johnson City district page for the complete list.