- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, TX
Southside El
Federal NCES profile for Southside El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481437000929
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside El earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 92.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside El ranks #6 of 8 schools in Cleveland, TX.
School address
District: Cleveland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481437000929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+147 students YoY
Southside El grew from 905 students in 2022-23 to 1,052 in 2023-24 (+16.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 72.5 → 68.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+147 students YoY 481437000929 · Cleveland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,016 enr · 14.1:1 · 92.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland H S (3,627 students)
Southside El grew from 905 students in 2022-23 to 1,052 in 2023-24 (+16.2%). Teacher FTE lost 72.5 → 68.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Southside El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleveland H S
Cleveland H S
3,627 students
- Cleveland Midd 1,446
Cleveland Middle
1,446 students
- Santa Fe Middl 1,117
Santa Fe Middle
1,117 students
- Northside El 1,073
Northside El
1,073 students
- Santa Fe El 1,072
Santa Fe El
1,072 students
- This school 1,016
Southside El
1,016 students
What this shows Southside El reports 1,016 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside El compares
Southside El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.6% | ▲ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,016
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$13,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.3%
White 8.6%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Southside El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleveland Isd reports $13,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southside El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,446
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~1,016 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside El
How many students attend Southside El?
Southside El has 1,016 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 905 (2022-23) → 1,052 (2023-24), up 147.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside El?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside El is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Southside El?
92.6% of students at Southside El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside El?
The largest demographic group at Southside El is Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment, in Cleveland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside El?
Southside El has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Southside El rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside El ranks #6 of 8 schools in Cleveland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland Isd?
Besides Southside El, Cleveland Isd also operates Cleveland H S (3,627 students), Cleveland Middle (1,446 students), and Santa Fe Middle (1,117 students). See the Cleveland Isd district page for the complete list.