- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Powell, WY
Southside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Southside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560516000282
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Powell · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Powell, WY.
School address
District: Park County School District # 1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560516000282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Southside Elementary held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 560516000282 · Powell, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 11:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Powell High School (573 students)
Southside Elementary held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Southside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Powell High Sc
Powell High School
573 students
- Powell Middle
Powell Middle School
387 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary
296 students
- This school
Southside Elementary
287 students
- Parkside Eleme 202
Parkside Elementary
202 students
- Shoshone Learn 19
Shoshone Learning Center
19 students
What this shows Southside Elementary reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside Elementary compares
Southside Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▲ 26% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$17,867
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Southside Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Park County School District # 1 reports $17,867 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shoshone Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Powell
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Elementary
How many students attend Southside Elementary?
Southside Elementary has 287 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Powell, WY. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary is 11:1, which is 4% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 30% 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?
34.4% of students at Southside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Southside Elementary is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Powell, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Elementary?
Southside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southside Elementary rank among elementary schools in Powell?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Powell, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Powell on the city page.
What other schools are in Park County School District # 1?
Besides Southside Elementary, Park County School District # 1 also operates Powell High School (573 students), Powell Middle School (387 students), and Westside Elementary (296 students). See the Park County School District # 1 district page for the complete list.