SOUTHSIDE EL

sse.clevelandisd.org/o/css

1,016 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southside Primary School is a public elementary school located in Cleveland, Texas, serving as part of the Cleveland Independent School District. The school provides foundational education for students in the early stages of their academic journey, typically focusing on Pre-Kindergarten through primary grade levels. As part of a rapidly growing school district, Southside Primary plays a critical role in supporting the foundational literacy and numeracy development of the local community's youngest learners.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Cleveland Independent School District, which emphasizes student success, safety, and community engagement. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, Southside Primary aims to prepare its students for the academic challenges of upper elementary grades. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood resources and provides ongoing updates through the district’s official website regarding school programs, enrollment, and administrative policies.

1,016

Total Students

68.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHSIDE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	887
Black	28
Asian	1
Two or More	13

Hispanic
887 (87.3%)
White
87 (8.6%)
Black
28 (2.8%)
Two or More
13 (1.3%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CLEVELAND ISD
Phone:	(281)592-0594
Website:	http://sse.clevelandisd.org/o/css
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,016
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	949
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 107

Kindergarten 136

Grade 1 144

Grade 2 148

Grade 3 161

Grade 4 162

Grade 5 158