Southside Elementary School serves 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
588 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
70%
36%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
588 students attend Southside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Southside Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southside Elementary School offer ?
Southside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southside Elementary School part of?
Southside Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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