- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crestview, FL
Southside Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Southside Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120138007669
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Primary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 14
- schools in Crestview · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Primary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Primary School ranks #4 of 14 schools in Crestview, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Southside Primary School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 120138007669 · Crestview, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 10.8:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
Southside Primary School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Southside Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crestview High
Crestview High School
2,376 students
- Niceville Seni
Niceville Senior High School
2,036 students
- Choctawhatchee
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
1,720 students
- Fort Walton Be
Fort Walton Beach High School
1,550 students
- Baker School
Baker School
1,434 students
- This school 260
Southside Primary School
260 students
What this shows Southside Primary School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside Primary School compares
Southside Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
African American 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Southside Primary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Okaloosa reports $10,809 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niceville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Primary School
How many students attend Southside Primary School?
Southside Primary School has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crestview, FL. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Primary School is 10.8:1, which is 39% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% 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?
51.6% of students at Southside Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Southside Primary School is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Crestview, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Primary School?
Southside Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Crestview?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Primary School ranks #4 of 14 schools in Crestview, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Crestview on the city page.
What other schools are in Okaloosa?
Besides Southside Primary School, Okaloosa also operates Crestview High School (2,376 students), Niceville Senior High School (2,036 students), and Choctawhatchee Senior High School (1,720 students). See the Okaloosa district page for the complete list.