Southside Elementary School

1300 Troy Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southside Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 10% in KY
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Southside Elementary School's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
577 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Southside Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#118 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southside Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
11%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southside Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Southside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southside Elementary School's ranking?
Southside Elementary School is ranked #118 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Southside Elementary School often compared to?
Southside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntertown Elementary School, Simmons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
577 students attend Southside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Southside Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southside Elementary School offer ?
Southside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southside Elementary School part of?
Southside Elementary School is part of Woodford County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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