South Side Elementary

1011 Southwest AVE
Johnson City, TN 37604

southside.jcschools.org/

419 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Side Elementary, located at 1011 Southwest Avenue in Johnson City, Tennessee, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Johnson City School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. By focusing on core curriculum standards and student development, South Side aims to prepare its pupils for the challenges of middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning and community involvement.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Johnson City neighborhood, benefiting from a strong connection between staff, students, and families. With a focus on both academic excellence and character development, South Side Elementary utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through its partnership with parents and the broader community, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive space where children can achieve their full potential.

419

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Side Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	75
Black	36
Asian	10
Two or More	40

White
258 (61.6%)
Hispanic
75 (17.9%)
Two or More
40 (9.5%)
Black
36 (8.6%)
Asian
10 (2.4%)

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:	Yes
District:	Johnson City
Phone:	(423)434-5290
Website:	http://southside.jcschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 60

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 54