Southside Elementary School in El Dorado, AR serves 190 students from kindergarten to 4th grade with a student–teacher ratio not currently reported; 39% of students qualify for free lunch and 8% for reduced–price lunch, consistent over recent years.
Math proficiency was 45% in 2023, which is higher than the state average of 39% and the district average of 33%, though scores declined from 50% in 2022; reading proficiency in 2022 was 45%, approximately equal to the state average of 40% and district average of 40%.
Science proficiency was 35% in 2022, slightly lower than the state average of 36% and higher than the district average of 33%.
The student body is predominantly Black (54%) and White (42%), with Hispanic and Asian students comprising less than 5%; enrollment has remained stable at 190 students since at least 2019.
Graduation rate data appears inconsistent, but reported rates near 2023 show 80–90%, which is approximately equal to or slightly below state and district averages around 88–92%.
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
190 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
54%
19%
White
42%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
190 students attend Southside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Southside Elementary School students are Black, 42% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Southside Elementary School offer ?
Southside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Southside Elementary School part of?
Southside Elementary School is part of El Dorado School District.