- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, IN
Southside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180036000080
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Columbus, IN.
School address
District: Bartholomew Con School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180036000080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Southside Elementary School held near 893 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.8 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 180036000080 · Columbus, IN Other · MID · TRAD
891 enr · 18.6:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus North High School (2,360 students)
Southside Elementary School held near 893 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.8 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Southside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbus North
Columbus North High School
2,360 students
- Columbus East
Columbus East High School
1,452 students
- Northside Midd 908
Northside Middle School
908 students
- This school 891
Southside Elementary School
891 students
- Central Middle 790
Central Middle School
790 students
- Parkside Eleme 733
Parkside Elementary School
733 students
What this shows Southside Elementary School reports 891 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 66% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 891 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
891
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Indiana - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,277
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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 891 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
Asian 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Southside Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bartholomew Con School Corp reports $13,277 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus East High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkside Elementary School | Similar size | Higher 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
- 1,452
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Parkside Elementary School
Standard public school
733 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Clifty Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
705 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
Standard public school
704 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
W D Richards Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
L F Smith Elementary
Standard public school
420 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Mount Healthy Elementary School
Standard public school
365 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~891 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Elementary School
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has 891 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, IN. CCD year-over-year: 905 (2022-23) → 893 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southside Elementary School?
17.0% of students at Southside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southside Elementary School is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Columbus, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Columbus, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Bartholomew Con School Corp?
Besides Southside Elementary School, Bartholomew Con School Corp also operates Columbus North High School (2,360 students), Columbus East High School (1,452 students), and Northside Middle School (908 students). See the Bartholomew Con School Corp district page for the complete list.