SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

southside.siloamschools.com/

699 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

Southside Elementary School is a public school located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, serving students in the early grades of the Siloam Springs School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to ensure that all students build the necessary literacy and numeracy skills required for long-term academic success.

Beyond core academics, Southside Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school environment is designed to be inclusive, encouraging collaboration among students, staff, and parents to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere. As part of the broader Siloam Springs School District, Southside benefits from a commitment to modern educational practices and resources, aiming to prepare every child for the transitions ahead as they move through their educational journey.

699

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	277
Black	7
Asian	23
Two or More	81
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	6

White
286 (40.9%)
Hispanic
277 (39.6%)
Two or More
81 (11.6%)
Asian
23 (3.3%)
American Indian
19 (2.7%)
Black
7 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SILOAM SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)524-3183
Website:	http://southside.siloamschools.com/
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	699
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 364

Grade 4 335