Southside Elementary School

Southside Elementary School serves 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-3. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Southside Elementary School's student population of 466 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
466 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Southside Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
37%
53%
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Black
58%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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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 Texas.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Southside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
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 Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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 Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
466 students attend Southside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Southside Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
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 Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southside Elementary School offer ?
Southside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Southside Elementary School part of?
Southside Elementary School is part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Southside Elementary School located?
Southside Elementary School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 26 other public schools located in South Side.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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