- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dinwiddie, VA
Southside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Southside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510117000417
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Dinwiddie · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Dinwiddie, VA.
School address
District: Dinwiddie County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510117000417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Southside Elementary shrank from 523 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 510117000417 · Dinwiddie, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 12.7:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dinwiddie County High (1,260 students)
Southside Elementary shrank from 523 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Southside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dinwiddie Coun
Dinwiddie County High
1,260 students
- Dinwiddie Coun
Dinwiddie County Middle
919 students
- Sutherland Ele
Sutherland Elementary
548 students
- This school 446
Southside Elementary
446 students
- Midway Element 352
Midway Elementary
352 students
- Dinwiddie Elem 341
Dinwiddie Elementary
341 students
What this shows Southside Elementary reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside Elementary compares
Southside Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 31% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Virginia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$14,552
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.7%
African American 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Southside Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dinwiddie County Public Schools reports $14,552 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinwiddie County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dinwiddie County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutherland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dinwiddie Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Elementary
How many students attend Southside Elementary?
Southside Elementary has 446 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dinwiddie, VA. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 19% lower 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?
75.5% of students at Southside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Southside Elementary is White at 35.7% of enrollment, in Dinwiddie, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Elementary?
Southside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 rank among public schools in Dinwiddie?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Dinwiddie, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dinwiddie County Public Schools?
Besides Southside Elementary, Dinwiddie County Public Schools also operates Dinwiddie County High (1,260 students), Dinwiddie County Middle (919 students), and Sutherland Elementary (548 students). See the Dinwiddie County Public Schools district page for the complete list.