- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Batesville, AR
Southside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051254001011
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Batesville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Batesville, AR.
School address
District: Southside School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051254001011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Southside Elementary School held near 860 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 051254001011 · Batesville, AR Other · MID · TRAD
852 enr · 18.9:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside Charter High School (464 students)
Southside Elementary School held near 860 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 43.8 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
- This school
Southside Elementary School
852 students
- Southside Char
Southside Charter High School
464 students
- Southside Midd
Southside Middle School
450 students
- Southside Juni
Southside Junior High School
427 students
What this shows Southside Elementary School reports 852 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 39% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 40% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 852 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
852
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 90% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,049
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Southside Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Southside School District reports $10,049 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Charter High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Junior High 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
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Batesville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~852 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Elementary School
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has 852 students enrolled. It is a public school in Batesville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 854 (2022-23) → 860 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 39% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southside Elementary School?
35.6% 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 91.4% of enrollment, in Batesville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Batesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Batesville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Batesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Southside School District?
Besides Southside Elementary School, Southside School District also operates Southside Charter High School (464 students), Southside Middle School (450 students), and Southside Junior High School (427 students). See the Southside School District district page for the complete list.