- Enrollment
- 1,223
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Southside Elementary School held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 210600000284 · Versailles, KY Other · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 16.9:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodford County High School (1,223 students)
Southside Elementary School held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.4 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
- Woodford Count
Woodford County High School
1,223 students
- Woodford Count
Woodford County Middle School
897 students
- This school
Southside Elementary School
607 students
- Huntertown Ele 443
Huntertown Elementary School
443 students
- Simmons Elemen 415
Simmons Elementary School
415 students
- Northside Elem 360
Northside Elementary School
360 students
What this shows Southside Elementary School reports 607 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 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 methodology
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
$13,439
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
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.
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
District finance for Woodford County reports $13,439 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~607 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, 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 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.
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.