- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tallassee, AL
Southside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010324001236
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tallassee · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tallassee, AL.
School address
District: Tallassee City · Alabama
NCES ID 010324001236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Southside Middle School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 010324001236 · Tallassee, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 15.1:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Tallassee Elementary School (609 students)
Southside Middle School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Southside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tallassee Elem
Tallassee Elementary School
609 students
- Tallassee High
Tallassee High School
474 students
- This school
Southside Middle School
424 students
What this shows Southside Middle School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside Middle School compares
Southside Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 18% in Alabama - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$13,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
African American 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Southside Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tallassee City reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallassee Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tallassee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Middle School
How many students attend Southside Middle School?
Southside Middle School has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tallassee, AL. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% 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 Middle School?
65.7% of students at Southside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southside Middle School is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Tallassee, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Middle School?
Southside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Tallassee?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tallassee, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tallassee City?
Besides Southside Middle School, Tallassee City also operates Tallassee Elementary School (609 students) and Tallassee High School (474 students). See the Tallassee City district page for the complete list.