Southside Primary School

3104 Old Montgomery Hwy
Selma, AL 36701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Southside Primary School serves 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Southside Primary School's student population of 143 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
143 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Southside Primary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southside Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
94%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southside Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southside Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southside Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.11
This chart displays the diversity score of Southside Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southside Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southside Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Southside Primary School?
143 students attend Southside Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Southside Primary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Primary School?
Southside Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southside Primary School offer ?
Southside Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Southside Primary School part of?
Southside Primary School is part of Dallas County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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