- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bee Branch, AR
South Side High School
Federal NCES profile for South Side High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051257001014
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Side High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Arkansas schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 249
- students enrolled
South Side High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Side School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051257001014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
South Side High School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 051257001014 · Bee Branch, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 7.8:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: South Side Elementary School (269 students)
South Side High School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How South Side High School compares
South Side High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 43% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 74% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 13% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
89
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, South Side High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Side Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Side High 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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Side High School
How many students attend South Side High School?
South Side High School has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bee Branch, AR. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side High School is 7.8:1, which is 43% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 50% 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 High School?
15.1% of students at South Side High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Side High School?
The largest demographic group at South Side High School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Bee Branch, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Side High School?
South Side High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 High School, South Side School District also operates South Side Elementary School (269 students). See the South Side School District district page for the complete list.