Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southside Elementary School's student population of 563 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Southside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#692 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
53%
11%
Black
12%
41%
White
31%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside Elementary School's ranking?
Southside Elementary School is ranked #692 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Southside Elementary School often compared to?
Southside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Fork Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
563 students attend Southside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Southside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southside Elementary School offer ?
Southside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southside Elementary School part of?
Southside Elementary School is part of Livingston Parish School District.
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