- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cynthiana, KY
Southside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210258000554
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Cynthiana · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Cynthiana, KY.
School address
District: Harrison County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210258000554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Southside Elementary School grew from 347 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (+12.7%).
Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 210258000554 · Cynthiana, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 19.5:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison County High School (881 students)
Southside Elementary School grew from 347 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (+12.7%). Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Southside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison Count
Harrison County High School
881 students
- Harrison Count
Harrison County Middle School
617 students
- This school
Southside Elementary School
409 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary School
399 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary School
360 students
- Northside Elem 292
Northside Elementary School
292 students
What this shows Southside Elementary School reports 409 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 Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,974
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Southside Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison County reports $12,974 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | 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
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Cynthiana
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eastside Elementary School
Standard public school
399 students 16:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary School
Standard public school
360 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary School
Standard public school
292 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Harrison County Learning Center
Alternative education program
24 students 8:1 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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Elementary School
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cynthiana, KY. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southside Elementary School?
49.3% of students at Southside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky 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 86.1% of enrollment, in Cynthiana, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southside Elementary School rank among schools in Cynthiana?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Cynthiana, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cynthiana on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison County?
Besides Southside Elementary School, Harrison County also operates Harrison County High School (881 students), Harrison County Middle School (617 students), and Eastside Elementary School (399 students). See the Harrison County district page for the complete list.