Serving 860 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Southside Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 860 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Southside Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
860 students attend Southside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Southside Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southside Elementary School offer ?
Southside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Southside Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 860 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
