- Enrollment
- 1,667
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Huntington, WV
Southside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Southside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540018001466
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Huntington · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 387
- students enrolled
Southside Elementary has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary ranks #4 of 11 schools in Huntington, WV.
School address
District: Cabell County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540018001466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Southside Elementary held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 540018001466 · Huntington, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Huntington High School (1,667 students)
Southside Elementary held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Southside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huntington Hig
Huntington High School
1,667 students
- Cabell Midland
Cabell Midland High School
1,638 students
- Barboursville
Barboursville Middle School
697 students
- Huntington Mid 601
Huntington Middle School
601 students
- Village of Bar 565
Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch
565 students
- This school 387
Southside Elementary
387 students
What this shows Southside Elementary reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside Elementary compares
Southside Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 68% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$15,473
per pupil, district-wide
- above West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Southside Elementary is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabell County Schools reports $15,473 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabell Midland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barboursville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | 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
- 1,638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Elementary
How many students attend Southside Elementary?
Southside Elementary has 387 students enrolled. It is a public school in Huntington, WV. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 9% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Southside Elementary is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Huntington, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Elementary?
Southside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 schools in Huntington?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary ranks #4 of 11 schools in Huntington, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Huntington on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabell County Schools?
Besides Southside Elementary, Cabell County Schools also operates Huntington High School (1,667 students), Cabell Midland High School (1,638 students), and Barboursville Middle School (697 students). See the Cabell County Schools district page for the complete list.