South Side Elementary School

Summary:

South Side Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 290 students in grades K-6 in Bee Branch, Arkansas, which is part of the South Side School District.

Overall, South Side Elementary School performs better than the state average on standardized tests, with 40.4% proficiency in mathematics compared to the state average of 36.4%. However, the school's performance lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as the Greenbrier and Nemo Vista school districts. The school has seen significant fluctuations in its free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 26.55% to 98.97%, suggesting it serves a diverse population with varying socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite these fluctuations, the school maintains a consistent student-teacher ratio and spends more per student than the state average, which may contribute to its relatively strong academic performance.

When compared to nearby schools, South Side Elementary performs better than some, such as Shirley Elementary and Guy-Perkins Elementary, which have lower test scores and lower SchoolDigger ratings. However, it still lags behind the top-performing schools in the region, like those in the Greenbrier and Nemo Vista school districts.


Detail:

Public K-6

 334 Southside Rd
       Bee Branch, AR  72013


(501) 654-2200

District: South Side School District(Vanburen)

SchoolDigger Rank:
221st of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,499 Help


Students who attend South Side Elementary School usually attend:

High:    South Side High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  234

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.0%
Two or more races:
5.6%
Hispanic:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Side Elementary School ranks better than 55.5% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91%), two or more races (5.6%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Side Elementary School is $12,499.
Schooldigger Rankings:

South Side Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

South Side School District(Vanburen):

SchoolDigger ranks South Side School District(Vanburen) 97th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Side Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 50.85 236th 411 42.6%
2006 49.55 243rd 402 39.6%
2007 51.68 244th 440 44.5%
2008 51.47 255th 439 41.9%
2009 62.67 191st 445 57.1%
2010 42.47 318th 457 30.4%
2011 36.40 353rd 471 25.1%
2012 38.79 355th 468 24.1%
2013 26.94 394th 476 17.2%
2014 48.97 283rd 471 39.9%
2015 36.63 312th 466 33.0%
2016 44.44 305th 494 38.3%
2017 32.41 357th 485 26.4%
2018 45.56 285th 480 40.6%
2019 53.08 257th 488 47.3%
2021 55.20 240th 496 51.6%
2022 50.18 268th 487 45.0%
2023 55.40 232nd 492 52.8%
2024 57.43 221st 497 55.5%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for South Side Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 252 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1989 225 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 226
1990 226 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1991 225 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1992 241 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1993 230 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1994 250 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1995 256 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 258
1996 256 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 258
1997 264 2 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 270
1998 281 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1999 279 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2000 281 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2001 276 3 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 284
2002 280 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2003 280 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2004 263 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2005 262 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2006 299 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2007 292 3 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 299
2008 301 10 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 313
2009 296 6 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 306
2010 306 3 0 8 0 0 7 0 324
2011 314 3 0 4 1 0 8 0 330
2012 292 2 0 9 2 0 8 0 313
2013 274 1 0 5 2 0 6 0 288
2014 256 2 0 4 1 0 7 0 270
2015 258 2 0 10 1 0 1 0 272
2016 258 2 2 7 1 0 1 0 271
2017 260 1 1 7 0 0 7 0 276
2018 270 1 1 8 0 0 8 0 288
2019 288 2 1 7 0 0 15 0 313
2020 272 3 1 8 0 0 11 0 295
2021 272 2 1 5 0 0 11 0 291
2022 273 1 0 5 0 0 12 0 291
2023 271 2 0 4 0 0 13 0 290
2024 213 3 0 5 0 0 13 0 234

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Side Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 258 16.0 16.1 n/a
1989 226 17.0 13.2 n/a
1990 229 17.0 13.4 41
1991 228 16.3 13.9 26.8
1992 244 14.8 16.4 33.2
1993 234 15.8 14.8 33.3
1994 251 15.6 16.1 33.5
1995 258 15.7 16.4 38.4
1996 258 15.7 16.4 38.4
1997 270 17.0 15.9 39.6
1998 283 17.0 16.6 36.4
1999 282 17.1 16.5 53.5
2000 284 22.0 12.9 50.7
2001 284 22.0 12.9 48.2
2002 281 24.0 11.7 48
2003 281 24.0 11.7 48
2004 264 24.0 11.0 55.7
2005 268 26.0 10.3 54.5
2006 303 22.0 13.8 50.5
2007 299 29.0 10.3 60.5
2008 313 27.0 11.6 63.6
2009 306 26.0 11.8 61.1
2010 324 32.4 11.5 63
2011 330 25.4 12.9 58.5
2012 313 25.1 12.4 60.4
2013 288 24.5 11.7 60.4
2014 270 23.2 11.6 61.5
2015 272 20.0 13.6 62.5
2016 271 21.0 12.9 100
2017 276 18.4 14.9 61.6
2018 288 21.1 13.5 66.7
2019 313 23.0 13.5 100
2020 295 21.5 13.6 100
2021 291 19.4 14.9 74.6
2022 291 21.5 13.4 99
2023 290 20.1 14.4 26.6
2024 234 18.0 12.9 60.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Side Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 258 16.0 16.1 n/a
1989 226 17.0 13.2 n/a
1990 229 17.0 13.4 41
1991 228 16.3 13.9 26.8
1992 244 14.8 16.4 33.2
1993 234 15.8 14.8 33.3
1994 251 15.6 16.1 33.5
1995 258 15.7 16.4 38.4
1996 258 15.7 16.4 38.4
1997 270 17.0 15.9 39.6
1998 283 17.0 16.6 36.4
1999 282 17.1 16.5 53.5
2000 284 22.0 12.9 50.7
2001 284 22.0 12.9 48.2
2002 281 24.0 11.7 48
2003 281 24.0 11.7 48
2004 264 24.0 11.0 55.7
2005 268 26.0 10.3 54.5
2006 303 22.0 13.8 50.5
2007 299 29.0 10.3 60.5
2008 313 27.0 11.6 63.6
2009 306 26.0 11.8 61.1
2010 324 32.4 11.5 63
2011 330 25.4 12.9 58.5
2012 313 25.1 12.4 60.4
2013 288 24.5 11.7 60.4
2014 270 23.2 11.6 61.5
2015 272 20.0 13.6 62.5
2016 271 21.0 12.9 100
2017 276 18.4 14.9 61.6
2018 288 21.1 13.5 66.7
2019 313 23.0 13.5 100
2020 295 21.5 13.6 100
2021 291 19.4 14.9 74.6
2022 291 21.5 13.4 99
2023 290 20.1 14.4 26.6
2024 234 18.0 12.9 60.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Side Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,101 (24.8%) $9,398 (75.2%) $12,499

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Side Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 257th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 232nd of 492 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (South Side Elementary School)76.775
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English (South Side School District(Vanburen))76.775
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (South Side Elementary School)69.871.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (South Side School District(Vanburen))69.871.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (South Side Elementary School)41.959.4
 17.5%
   3rd Grade Science (South Side School District(Vanburen))41.959.4
 17.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (South Side Elementary School)44.225
 19.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (South Side School District(Vanburen))44.225
 19.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (South Side Elementary School)83.468.8
 14.6%
   4th Grade English (South Side School District(Vanburen))83.468.8
 14.6%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (South Side Elementary School)55.546.9
 8.6%
   4th Grade Math (South Side School District(Vanburen))55.546.9
 8.6%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (South Side Elementary School)52.837.5
 15.3%
   4th Grade Science (South Side School District(Vanburen))52.837.5
 15.3%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (South Side Elementary School)61.131.2
 29.9%
   4th Grade Reading (South Side School District(Vanburen))61.131.2
 29.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (South Side Elementary School)67.765
 2.7%
   5th Grade English (South Side School District(Vanburen))67.765
 2.7%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (South Side Elementary School)35.340
 4.7%
   5th Grade Math (South Side School District(Vanburen))35.340
 4.7%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (South Side Elementary School)47.140
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (South Side School District(Vanburen))47.140
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (South Side Elementary School)38.240
 1.8%
   5th Grade Reading (South Side School District(Vanburen))38.240
 1.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (South Side Elementary School)6163.5
 2.5%
   6th Grade English (South Side School District(Vanburen))6163.5
 2.5%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (South Side Elementary School)36.634.6
 2%
   6th Grade Math (South Side School District(Vanburen))36.634.6
 2%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (South Side Elementary School)41.544.2
 2.7%
   6th Grade Science (South Side School District(Vanburen))41.544.2
 2.7%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (South Side Elementary School)34.234.6
 0.4%
   6th Grade Reading (South Side School District(Vanburen))34.234.6
 0.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students313290
 7.3%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic74
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White288271
 5.9%
Two or More Races1513
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%26.6%
 73.4%


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Students who attend South Side Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : South Side High School

Students at South Side Elementary School are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 234 students attended South Side Elementary School.

South Side Elementary School ranks 221st of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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