Enrollment
511
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.5%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southside Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southside Elementary School
Southside Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Elko, Nevada, enrolling 511 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 511 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 263 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #253, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (23%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 511 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 75.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Elko County School District spends $13,008 per pupil, 21% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Elko's public schools, it stands alongside Grammar School 2 (341 students): Southside Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 17.1:1).
Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students) and Spring Creek High School (880 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elko County School District, which includes Southside Elementary School.
$13,008
Per student
-21%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 72.7%
Federal 12.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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 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.
Is Southside Elementary School a good school?
Southside Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 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.
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