Enrollment
607
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Versailles, KY
Southside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210600000284
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Versailles · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Versailles, KY.
School address
District: Woodford County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210600000284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southside Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southside Elementary School
Southside Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Versailles, Kentucky, enrolling 607 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 37.8% free-meal eligibility runs 36% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 607 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 246 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Versailles's public schools, it stands alongside Huntertown Elementary School (443 students): Southside Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 14.8:1).
Woodford County also operates Woodford County High School (1,223 students) and Woodford County Middle School (897 students) alongside Southside Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southside Elementary School compares
Southside Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 36% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,315
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Southside Elementary School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodford County, which includes Southside Elementary School.
$12,315
Per student
-7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.8%
State 39.7%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Southside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodford County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntertown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simmons Elementary School | Smaller | Higher 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
- 1,223
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Versailles
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~607 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Southside Elementary School
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has 607 students enrolled. It is a public school in Versailles, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 11% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southside Elementary School?
37.8% 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 80.1% of enrollment, in Versailles, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southside Elementary School rank among schools in Versailles?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Versailles, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Versailles on the city page.
Is Southside Elementary School a good school?
Southside Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Woodford County?
Besides Southside Elementary School, Woodford County also operates Woodford County High School (1,223 students), Woodford County Middle School (897 students), and Huntertown Elementary School (443 students). See the Woodford County district page for the complete list.
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