- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Starke, FL
Southside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120012000072
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Starke · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Starke, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+102 students YoY
Southside Elementary School grew from 627 students in 2022-23 to 729 in 2023-24 (+16.3%).
Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+102 students YoY 120012000072 · Starke, FL Other · MID · TRAD
745 enr · 21.9:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Bradford High School (785 students)
Southside Elementary School grew from 627 students in 2022-23 to 729 in 2023-24 (+16.3%). Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Southside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bradford High
Bradford High School
785 students
- This school
Southside Elementary School
745 students
- Starke Element
Starke Elementary School
568 students
- Bradford Middl
Bradford Middle School
408 students
- Lawtey Element 257
Lawtey Elementary School
257 students
- Rainbow Center 64
Rainbow Center
64 students
What this shows Southside Elementary School reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside Elementary School compares
Southside Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$10,694
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 745 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
African American 24.7%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Southside Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bradford reports $10,694 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starke Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bradford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawtey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~745 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Elementary School
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has 745 students enrolled. It is a public school in Starke, FL. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 729 (2023-24), up 102.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School is 21.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southside Elementary School?
70.7% of students at Southside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southside Elementary School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Starke, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 schools in Starke?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Starke, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Starke on the city page.
What other schools are in Bradford?
Besides Southside Elementary School, Bradford also operates Bradford High School (785 students), Starke Elementary School (568 students), and Bradford Middle School (408 students). See the Bradford district page for the complete list.