Enrollment
534
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denham Springs, LA
Southside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220102000771
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana schools.
- #11 of 12
- schools in Denham Springs · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 schools in Denham Springs, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102000771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southside Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southside Elementary School
Southside Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Denham Springs, Louisiana, enrolling 534 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.5:1 is larger than about 86% of Louisiana schools and 22% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 534 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 279 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #247, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (27%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 534 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Livingston Parish spends $11,995 per pupil, 27% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Denham Springs's public schools, it stands alongside South Fork Elementary School (685 students): Southside Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.5:1 vs 21.4:1).
Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students) and Walker High School (2,006 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 Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 30% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,995
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 55.4%
White 27.3%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Southside Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livingston Parish, which includes Southside Elementary School.
$11,995
Per student
-27%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 46.1%
Federal 23.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Denham Springs
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Fork Elementary School
Standard public school
685 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Denham Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
678 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
North Live Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
615 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Live Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
571 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Lewis Vincent Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Gray's Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~534 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Southside Elementary School
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has 534 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denham Springs, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School is 20.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southside Elementary School?
81.5% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment, in Denham Springs, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Denham Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 schools in Denham Springs, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denham Springs on the city page.
Is Southside Elementary School a good school?
Southside Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana 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 Livingston Parish?
Besides Southside Elementary School, Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students), Walker High School (2,006 students), and Live Oak High School (1,392 students). See the Livingston Parish district page for the complete list.
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