- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Batesville, AR
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 051254000100
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 19
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 near the Arkansas median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Batesville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Batesville, AR.
School address
District: Southside School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051254000100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Southside Middle School held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 051254000100 · Batesville, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 15.5:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside Elementary School (852 students)
Southside Middle School held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Southside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
852 students
- Southside Char
Southside Charter High School
464 students
- This school
Southside Middle School
450 students
- Southside Juni
Southside Junior High School
427 students
What this shows Southside Middle School reports 450 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 Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 34% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 66% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$10,049
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Southside Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southside School District reports $10,049 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Charter High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Middle School
How many students attend Southside Middle School?
Southside Middle School has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Batesville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southside Middle School?
39.1% of students at Southside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southside Middle School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Batesville, AR.
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 Batesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Batesville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Batesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Southside School District?
Besides Southside Middle School, Southside School District also operates Southside Elementary School (852 students), Southside Charter High School (464 students), and Southside Junior High School (427 students). See the Southside School District district page for the complete list.