Southside Elementary School

549 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Southside Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Nortonville, Kentucky, and serves as a key educational institution within the Hopkins County School District. The school provides instruction for students in the primary grades, focusing on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic foundations, social development, and community engagement. As part of a smaller school district, it plays a central role in the lives of local families by offering a close-knit atmosphere where educators strive to meet the individual needs of their students.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Southside Elementary is committed to preparing its students for future academic success through the implementation of state standards and various extracurricular initiatives. The school typically benefits from strong community partnerships and parent involvement, which are hallmark traits of the Nortonville area. By maintaining a focus on both character education and academic excellence, the school aims to create a nurturing environment that encourages students to become active, responsible participants in their community as they transition toward middle school.
549
Total Students
37.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southside Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White500
Hispanic12
Black12
Asian1
Two or More21
American Indian1
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    500 (91.1%)
  • Two or More
    21 (3.8%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (2.2%)
  • Black
    12 (2.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: Hopkins County
Phone: (270)825-6143
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 362
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 35
Kindergarten 71
Grade 1 86
Grade 2 94
Grade 3 77
Grade 4 89
Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southside Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten35
Kindergarten71
Grade 186
Grade 294
Grade 377
Grade 489
Grade 597
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southside Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27049.2%
Male27950.8%