SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Independence)

2460 BATESVILLE BLVD
SOUTHSIDE, AR 72501

852 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Southside Elementary School, located at 2460 Batesville Blvd in Batesville, Arkansas, serves as a primary educational institution within the Southside School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and the overall well-being of its young students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

As part of the broader Southside School District, the elementary campus benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere and a strong connection to the local Batesville area. The school integrates technology and modern teaching practices to ensure students remain engaged, while also encouraging parental involvement and community collaboration. Further information regarding specific programs, staff, and school events can be found on their official website at http://southsideschools.org.

852

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	779
Hispanic	36
Black	11
Asian	2
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
779 (91.4%)
Hispanic
36 (4.2%)
Two or More
19 (2.2%)
Black
11 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Independence)
Phone:	(870)251-2661
Website:	http://southsideschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	852
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	131

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 245

Kindergarten 145

Grade 1 155

Grade 2 150

Grade 3 157