Southside Elementary

www.ssesd.org

267 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

To provide an accurate summary, please note that **Southside Elementary School** in Hollister, California, is a public school that serves students from transitional kindergarten (TK) through 8th grade. It is part of the Southside Elementary School District, a small, independent school district known for its rural setting and tight-knit community atmosphere. The school is highly regarded for its intimate campus size, which often allows for smaller class ratios and a more personalized approach to student instruction compared to larger districts in the area.

Academically, Southside Elementary emphasizes a strong foundational curriculum, often focusing on core subjects while maintaining a focus on student character development. Because it is a smaller school, it frequently benefits from high levels of parental involvement and a collaborative environment between staff, families, and the community. The school’s location in the rural outskirts of Hollister provides a distinct country-school feel, making it a popular choice for families looking for a focused, small-school environment for their children’s formative years.

267

Total Students

11.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	179
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
179 (67.0%)
White
78 (29.2%)
Black
3 (1.1%)
Asian
3 (1.1%)
Two or More
3 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	N/A
District:	Southside Elementary
Phone:	(831)637-4439
Website:	http://www.ssesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southside Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	28
Grade 1	28
Grade 2	24
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	27
Grade 5	29
Grade 6	29
Grade 7	35
Grade 8	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southside Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	151	56.6%
Male	116	43.4%

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