Southside Elementary School

891 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Southside Elementary School, located in Columbus, Indiana, is a public school serving students in kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC). The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach, aiming to provide a supportive environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to align with state standards while incorporating modern educational practices to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond academics, Southside Elementary emphasizes a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between students, educators, and families. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities and support services that cater to the diverse needs of its student body. By focusing on creating an inclusive atmosphere and utilizing the resources of the larger Columbus educational community, Southside works to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and engaging learning environment.

891

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	439
Hispanic	104
Black	28
Asian	282
Two or More	36
American Indian	2

White
439 (49.3%)
Asian
282 (31.6%)
Hispanic
104 (11.7%)
Two or More
36 (4.0%)
Black
28 (3.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	Bartholomew Con School Corp
Phone:	(812)376-4423
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	891
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	164
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 38

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 141

Grade 5 128

Grade 6 115

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southside Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	135
Grade 2	108
Grade 3	120
Grade 4	141
Grade 5	128
Grade 6	115

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southside Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	453	50.8%
Male	438	49.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th