- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Siloam Springs, AR
Southside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051245001005
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Siloam Springs · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Siloam Springs, AR.
School address
District: Siloam Springs School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051245001005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Southside Elementary School held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 051245001005 · Siloam Springs, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 23.3:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Siloam Springs High School Conversion Charter (1,475 students)
Southside Elementary School held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Southside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs High School Conversion Charter
1,475 students
- Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs Middle School
743 students
- This school
Southside Elementary School
699 students
- Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs Intermediate School
684 students
- Delbert Pete &
Delbert Pete & Pat Allen Ele
671 students
- Northside Elem 430
Northside Elementary School
430 students
What this shows Southside Elementary School reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside Elementary School compares
Southside Elementary 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 71% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 98% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$11,504
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Southside Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Siloam Springs School District reports $11,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siloam Springs High School Conversion Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Siloam Springs Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Siloam Springs Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delbert Pete & Pat Allen Ele | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~699 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Elementary School
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has 699 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Siloam Springs, AR. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 667 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School is 23.3:1, which is 71% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southside Elementary School?
48.8% of students at Southside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southside Elementary School is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Siloam Springs, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Southside Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Siloam Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Siloam Springs, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Siloam Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Siloam Springs School District?
Besides Southside Elementary School, Siloam Springs School District also operates Siloam Springs High School Conversion Charter (1,475 students), Siloam Springs Middle School (743 students), and Siloam Springs Intermediate School (684 students). See the Siloam Springs School District district page for the complete list.