Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
89%
36%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
363 students attend Southside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Southside Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southside Elementary School offer ?
Southside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southside Elementary School part of?
Southside Elementary School is part of Richmond County School District.
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