Enrollment
387
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 540018001466
Southside Elementary — Huntington, WV
Federal NCES profile for Southside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cabell County Schools · West Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southside Elementary compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Southside Elementary reports 387 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 387 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cabell County Schools spends $15,738 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.8% from local sources (property taxes), 44.7% from the state, and 21.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southside Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against West Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 65% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 69% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,738
per pupil, district-wide
— below West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 387 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 387 Top 65% in West Virginia — larger than 35% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540018001466
Student demographics
White 68.2%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 387:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.0%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cabell County Schools, which includes Southside Elementary.
$15,738
Per student
-3%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 44.7%
Federal 21.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,667
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,638
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
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Meadows Elementary School
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Southside Elementary
How many students attend Southside Elementary?
Southside Elementary has 387 students enrolled. It is a other school in HUNTINGTON, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 8% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Southside Elementary is White at 68.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in HUNTINGTON, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Elementary?
Southside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.