- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elko, NV
Southside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320012000140
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Elko · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Elementary School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Elko, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Southside Elementary School shrank from 608 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 320012000140 · Elko, NV Other · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 17:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Elko High School (1,407 students)
Southside Elementary School shrank from 608 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Southside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elko High Scho
Elko High School
1,407 students
- Spring Creek H
Spring Creek High School
880 students
- Spring Creek M
Spring Creek Middle School
708 students
- Flagview Inter
Flagview Intermediate School
674 students
- Adobe Middle S
Adobe Middle School
668 students
- This school 511
Southside Elementary School
511 students
What this shows Southside Elementary School reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside Elementary School compares
Southside Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 17% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 39% in Nevada - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
75.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,020
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.4%
White 23.3%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Southside Elementary School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Elko County School District reports $13,020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adobe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Elko
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Grammar School 2
Standard public school
341 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary School
Standard public school
341 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy
Standard public school
47 students
Independence High School
Alternative education program
40 students 8:1 students per teacher
Early Childhood Gbc
Special-education school
20 students
Early Childhood
Special-education school
14 students
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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Elementary School
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elko, NV. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School is 17:1, which is 17% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southside Elementary School?
98.5% of students at Southside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southside Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment, in Elko, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Elko?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Elko, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elko on the city page.
What other schools are in Elko County School District?
Besides Southside Elementary School, Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students), Spring Creek High School (880 students), and Spring Creek Middle School (708 students). See the Elko County School District district page for the complete list.