Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Side Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
South Side Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Side Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Side Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#345 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
94%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Side Elementary School's ranking?
South Side Elementary School is ranked #345 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are South Side Elementary School often compared to?
South Side Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pin Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend South Side Elementary School?
295 students attend South Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Side Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Side Elementary School offer ?
South Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is South Side Elementary School part of?
South Side Elementary School is part of Henderson County School District.
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