- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Selma, AL
Southside Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Southside Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010111000407
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 92.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Primary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Primary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Selma, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Southside Primary School shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 010111000407 · Selma, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
147 enr · 14.7:1 · 92.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Grande Elementary School (353 students)
Southside Primary School shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Southside Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Grande
Valley Grande Elementary School
353 students
- Dallas County
Dallas County High School
334 students
- Southside High
Southside High School
285 students
- Brantley Eleme
Brantley Elementary School
204 students
- Keith Middlehi
Keith Middlehigh School
188 students
- This school
Southside Primary School
147 students
What this shows Southside Primary School reports 147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside Primary School compares
Southside Primary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 58% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 14% in Alabama - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.4%
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
$17,801
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.2%
Two or More 4.1%
White 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Southside Primary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas County reports $17,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southside Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Grande Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dallas County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brantley Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keith Middlehigh School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Selma
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Brantley Elementary School
Standard public school
204 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Payne Elementary School
Standard public school
164 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
113 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Saints Virtual Academy
Standard public school
24 students 4:1 students per teacher
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 (~147 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Primary School
How many students attend Southside Primary School?
Southside Primary School has 147 students enrolled. It is a public school in Selma, AL. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Primary School is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% 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 Primary School?
92.7% of students at Southside Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Southside Primary School is African American at 93.2% of enrollment, in Selma, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Primary School?
Southside Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Primary School rank among schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Primary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Selma, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Selma on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas County?
Besides Southside Primary School, Dallas County also operates Valley Grande Elementary School (353 students), Dallas County High School (334 students), and Southside High School (285 students). See the Dallas County district page for the complete list.