Southside Elementary School

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Southside Elementary School ranks 82 nd of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Southside Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cocolalla, Idaho, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 183 students. The school is part of the Lake Pend Oreille School District, which is ranked 15 out of 77 districts in Idaho and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southside Elementary School has consistently performed well on the ISAT (Idaho Standards Achievement Test) exams, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state and district averages in both Math and English Language Arts (ELA) across multiple grade levels and school years. For example, in 2023-2024, Southside's 5th-grade ELA proficiency rate was 76%, compared to 64% for the district and 53.2% for the state. The school has also seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 29.9% in 2020-2021 to 8.0% in 2021-2022, which is lower than the state average. However, Southside has a relatively homogeneous student population, with around 90% of students identifying as White in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools in the Lake Pend Oreille School District, Southside Elementary School's academic performance is generally stronger, with higher proficiency rates in both Math and ELA. For example, in 2023-2024, Southside's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 60.6%, compared to 52.7% at Kootenai Elementary, 56.8% at Farmin Stidwell Elementary, and 41.9% at Sagle Elementary. Southside also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.1 in 2020-2021 to 16.9 in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby schools in the district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

Southside School Road
Cocolalla, ID 83813-0159

(208) 263-3020

District: Lake Pend Oreille School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
82^nd of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,382

Students who attend Southside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sandpoint Middle School
High:	Sandpoint High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 175

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southside Elementary School ranks better than 72.8% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 3^rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lake Pend Oreille School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.98. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School is 18.8. 6 elementary schools in the Lake Pend Oreille School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Southside Elementary School employs 9.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southside Elementary School is $9,382, which is the 4^th highest among 6 elementary schools in the Lake Pend Oreille School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lake Pend Oreille School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Pend Oreille School District 15^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southside Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	59.74	135^th	335	59.7%
2009	77.37	50^th	349	85.7%
2010	78.45	40^th	356	88.8%
2011	80.49	28^th	359	92.2%
2012	82.26	30^th	354	91.5%
2013	82.45	21^st	357	94.1%
2023	72.96	65^th	252	74.2%
2024	71.98	82^nd	301	72.8%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southside Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	243	243
2001	214	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
2002	199	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	204
2003	199	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	204
2004	163	0	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	171
2005	168	0	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	175
2006	208	0	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	215
2007	188	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	192
2008	172	0	2	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	183
2009	168	0	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	175
2010	180	0	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	187
2011	161	0	1	4	2	0	11	0	179
2012	139	0	0	5	0	0	9	0	153
2013	132	0	0	6	3	0	8	0	149
2014	139	0	0	9	5	0	6	0	159
2015	112	0	0	8	5	0	9	0	134
2016	117	0	0	5	4	0	10	0	136
2017	115	0	0	5	3	0	8	0	131
2018	122	0	0	3	2	0	5	0	132
2019	132	0	0	6	0	0	5	0	143
2020	146	2	0	6	1	1	9	0	165
2021	127	1	0	5	1	0	6	0	140
2022	149	0	1	4	1	0	9	0	164
2023	163	0	3	5	1	0	11	0	183
2024	159	0	3	6	1	0	6	0	175

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 Southside Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	243	14.9	16.3	46.1
2001	214	14.0	15.3	53.3
2002	204	13.0	15.7	59.3
2003	204	13.0	15.7	59.3
2004	171	11.9	14.4	60.8
2005	175	11.6	15.1	56.6
2006	215	11.7	18.4	50.2
2007	192	11.2	17.1	46.4
2008	183	10.3	17.8	50.8
2009	175	9.2	18.9	56
2010	187	10.0	18.5	54
2011	179	11.9	15.0	50.3
2012	153	9.6	15.8	68.6
2013	149	8.4	17.7	62.4
2014	159	9.1	17.4	52.2
2015	134	9.0	14.8	56.7
2016	136	8.0	17.0	47.1
2017	131	9.2	14.2	51.9
2018	132	8.0	16.5	47
2019	143	8.6	16.5	46.9
2020	165	8.7	18.9	44.8
2021	140	9.2	15.1	45.7
2022	164	9.8	16.7	29.9
2023	183	10.8	16.9	34.4
2024	175	9.2	18.8	40

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 Southside Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	243	14.9	16.3	46.1
2001	214	14.0	15.3	53.3
2002	204	13.0	15.7	59.3
2003	204	13.0	15.7	59.3
2004	171	11.9	14.4	60.8
2005	175	11.6	15.1	56.6
2006	215	11.7	18.4	50.2
2007	192	11.2	17.1	46.4
2008	183	10.3	17.8	50.8
2009	175	9.2	18.9	56
2010	187	10.0	18.5	54
2011	179	11.9	15.0	50.3
2012	153	9.6	15.8	68.6
2013	149	8.4	17.7	62.4
2014	159	9.1	17.4	52.2
2015	134	9.0	14.8	56.7
2016	136	8.0	17.0	47.1
2017	131	9.2	14.2	51.9
2018	132	8.0	16.5	47
2019	143	8.6	16.5	46.9
2020	165	8.7	18.9	44.8
2021	140	9.2	15.1	45.7
2022	164	9.8	16.7	29.9
2023	183	10.8	16.9	34.4
2024	175	9.2	18.8	40

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 Southside Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,407 (15.0%)	$7,975 (85.0%)	$9,382

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southside Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Southside Elementary School)	43.3	76.9	33.6%
5th Grade Math (Lake Pend Oreille School District)	46.9	50.2	3.3%
5th Grade Math (Idaho)	44.9	42.6	2.3%
All Grades Math (Southside Elementary School)	41.1	49.5	8.4%
All Grades Math (Lake Pend Oreille School District)	45.8	47.6	1.8%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Southside Elementary School)	57	59.6	2.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lake Pend Oreille School District)	59.2	60.6	1.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	143	183	28%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	6	5	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	132	163	23.5%
Two or More Races	5	11	120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.9%	34.4%	12.4%

Schools Near Southside Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)					ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	Southside School Road	Cocolalla	83813	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 263-3020	175	9	18.8	40.0%	159 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	72	82^nd of 301 public elementary schools	72.8%		73	65^th of 252 public elementary schools	74.2%	17					46.5				76.0		60.6	$9,382	$1,407	$7,975
Sagle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	550 Sagle Road	Sagle	83860	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 263-2757	273	16	16.7	34.8%	250 (91.6%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.8%)	32.9	204^th of 301 public elementary schools	32.2%		52.3	118^th of 252 public elementary schools	53.2%	86					38.2	44.5	31.8	41.3			41.9	$8,495	$837	$7,658
Athol Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6333 East Menser Avenue	Athol	83801	Kootenai County	Lakeland District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 683-2231	302	18	16.7	29.5%	272 (90.1%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.0%)	40.3	180^th of 301 public elementary schools	40.2%		49.3	128^th of 252 public elementary schools	49.2%	52					39.7	52.7		32.2	54.4		43.0	$8,738	$1,107	$7,630
Lposd Home School Academy	Public	K-8	430 South Division Avenue	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 263-2184	42	2	28.0		40 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$85,047	$109	$84,938
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	420 South Boyer Avenue	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 263-4759	315	17	18.7	32.4%	277 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	91.2	25^th of 301 public elementary schools	91.7%		89.1	31^st of 252 public elementary schools	87.7%	6				71.1	65.9	78.3	71.7	74.0	71.7	78.9	74.2	$8,283	$578	$7,705
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1626 Spruce Street	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 265-2417	459	29	16.1	38.3%	378 (82.4%)	2 (0.4%)	47 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.8%)	56.8	124^th of 301 public elementary schools	58.8%		57.8	103^rd of 252 public elementary schools	59.1%	21	62.1	50.0	42.8	34.6	47.6	51.5	56.9	48.6	61.5	61.6	56.8	$9,557	$1,587	$7,971
Priest River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	418 Harriet Street	Priest River	83856	Bonner County	West Bonner County District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 448-1181	373	21	18.0	44.0%	355 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.9%)	19.9	238^th of 301 public elementary schools	20.9%		27.4	185^th of 252 public elementary schools	26.6%	53		33.4			30.7						38.8	$11,553	$2,171	$9,383
Spirit Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	32605 North 5th Avenue	Spirit Lake	83869	Kootenai County	Lakeland District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 623-2501	293	17	16.9	40.6%	262 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.8%)	56.1	127^th of 301 public elementary schools	57.8%		64.8	82^nd of 252 public elementary schools	67.5%	45			40.7		46.0	44.1			61.0		58.2	$8,368	$1,101	$7,267
Kootenai Elementary School	Public	K-6	301 Sprague Street	Kootenai	83840	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 255-4076	367	24	15.2	41.7%	316 (86.1%)	2 (0.5%)	34 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.8%)	46.2	163^rd of 301 public elementary schools	45.8%		59.8	95^th of 252 public elementary schools	62.3%	68	52.3	42.3	32.8	46.6	43.8		48.5	52.5	60.4	50.0	52.7	$8,625	$1,264	$7,361
Hope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	255 Hope School Road	Hope	83836	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 264-5680	110	9	12.9	53.6%	102 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.7%)								(n/a)											47.6	$9,546	$1,052	$8,493

Frequently Asked Questions about Southside Elementary School

Is Southside Elementary School a good school?

Southside Elementary School ranks 82^nd of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Southside Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 175 students attended Southside Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Southside Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Southside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sandpoint Middle School
High : Sandpoint High School

What district is Southside Elementary School in?

Lake Pend Oreille School District

What is the racial makeup of Southside Elementary School?

Students at Southside Elementary School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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