- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Providence, LA
Southside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220057000457
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lake Providence · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 92.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lake Providence, LA.
School address
District: East Carroll Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220057000457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Southside Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 220057000457 · Lake Providence, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 17.1:1 · 92.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: General Trass High School (214 students)
Southside Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Southside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southside Elementary School
359 students
- General Trass
General Trass High School
214 students
- Griffin Middle
Griffin Middle School Academy
163 students
What this shows Southside Elementary School reports 359 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 Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.2% | ▲ 48% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$19,240
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 100.0%
Largest group: African American at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Southside Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for East Carroll Parish reports $19,240 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Trass High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Griffin Middle School Academy | 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
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Elementary School
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Providence, LA. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southside Elementary School?
92.2% of students at Southside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southside Elementary School is African American at 100.0% of enrollment, in Lake Providence, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 public schools in Lake Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lake Providence, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Carroll Parish?
Besides Southside Elementary School, East Carroll Parish also operates General Trass High School (214 students) and Griffin Middle School Academy (163 students). See the East Carroll Parish district page for the complete list.