Southridge Elementary School

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Southridge Elementary School ranks 470 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Southridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Highland, Indiana, serving 398 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the School Town of Highland district, which is ranked 87 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating.

While Southridge has a higher percentage of White students (59.55%) compared to surrounding schools, its academic performance is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in 4th and 5th grades. The school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.3% in 2020-2021 to 16.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district average. Additionally, Southridge has experienced a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 31.07% in 2021-2022 to 42.71% in 2022-2023, indicating increasing socioeconomic challenges for the school's population.

Compared to nearby schools, Southridge's performance is generally lower than Mildred Merkley Elementary and Allen J. Warren Elementary, which are also part of the School Town of Highland district. However, Southridge outperforms some of the more disadvantaged schools in the neighboring districts, such as Morton Elementary and Joseph Hess Elementary. The school's declining ranking, lower test scores, and increasing challenges suggest that Southridge may benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public K-5

9221 Johnston St
Highland, IN 46322

(219) 922-5650

District: School Town of Highland

SchoolDigger Rank:
470^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,083

Students who attend Southridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Highland Middle School
High:	Highland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 398

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.5%

Hispanic:

31.7%

African American:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southridge Elementary School ranks better than 53.5% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the School Town of Highland District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.82. (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 Southridge Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the School Town of Highland District. Racial makeup is: White (59.5%), Hispanic (31.7%), African American (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the School Town of Highland District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southridge Elementary School is 19.9, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the School Town of Highland District! (See more...)

Compare Southridge Elementary School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southridge Elementary School is $9,083, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the School Town of Highland District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

School Town of Highland:

SchoolDigger ranks School Town of Highland 105^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southridge Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	92.21	5^th	326	98.5%
2005	75.03	185^th	959	80.7%
2006	78.29	152^nd	961	84.2%
2007	79.52	141^st	985	85.7%
2008	66.30	327^th	996	67.2%
2009	64.75	374^th	1003	62.7%
2010	68.27	329^th	1009	67.4%
2011	67.19	339^th	1025	66.9%
2012	59.25	469^th	1015	53.8%
2013	70.63	291^st	1035	71.9%
2014	64.25	414^th	1036	60.0%
2015	64.56	385^th	1040	63.0%
2016	73.74	240^th	1046	77.1%
2017	66.23	368^th	1033	64.4%
2018	65.06	387^th	1027	62.3%
2019	59.39	436^th	1031	57.7%
2021	64.40	354^th	1016	65.2%
2022	75.50	227^th	1020	77.7%
2023	61.69	396^th	1016	61.0%
2024	54.82	470^th	1010	53.5%

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

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southridge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	399	0	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	414
1989	401	0	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1990	437	0	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
1991	408	0	3	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
1992	405	0	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
1993	383	0	1	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
1994	428	2	0	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	458
1995	426	0	0	24	1	n/a	n/a	2	453
1996	426	0	0	24	1	n/a	n/a	2	453
1997	410	0	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	2	431
1998	390	0	1	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	412
1999	421	2	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
2000	512	1	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	532
2001	511	4	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	526
2002	520	2	5	44	1	n/a	n/a	0	572
2003	520	2	5	44	1	n/a	n/a	0	572
2004	499	3	5	45	1	n/a	n/a	0	553
2005	504	8	3	56	1	n/a	n/a	0	572
2006	516	9	4	63	1	n/a	n/a	0	593
2007	462	6	2	64	2	n/a	n/a	13	549
2008	460	8	4	59	3	n/a	n/a	18	552
2009	421	6	5	70	4	n/a	n/a	22	528
2010	395	10	9	81	3	n/a	n/a	17	515
2011	359	14	11	134	4	0	18	0	540
2012	352	12	8	134	2	0	19	0	527
2013	241	6	7	105	1	0	14	0	374
2014	242	8	3	98	2	0	14	0	367
2015	251	7	2	108	0	0	15	0	383
2016	239	16	2	110	0	0	9	0	376
2017	255	11	5	123	0	0	10	0	404
2018	249	11	9	113	0	0	7	0	389
2019	286	17	12	122	1	0	10	0	448
2020	269	25	7	108	1	0	8	0	418
2021	246	24	8	114	1	0	11	0	404
2022	249	19	8	125	1	0	10	0	412
2023	237	20	5	126	1	0	9	0	398

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 Southridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	414	20.9	19.8	6.5
1989	415	19.1	21.7	1
1990	452	20.0	22.6	4.9
1991	425	18.7	22.7	6.6
1992	425	20.4	20.8	7.1
1993	406	19.5	20.8	8.4
1994	458	21.7	21.1	6.3
1995	453	21.4	21.2	4.9
1996	453	21.4	21.2	4.9
1997	431	21.5	20.0	4.7
1998	412	19.4	21.2	5.8
1999	448	19.6	22.9	7.6
2000	532	25.3	21.0	20.7
2001	526	23.5	22.4	4.6
2002	572	24.8	23.1	7.9
2003	572	24.8	23.1	7.9
2004	553	24.1	22.9	9
2005	572	24.2	23.6	16.3
2006	593	24.3	24.4	14
2007	549	n/a	n/a	11.9
2008	552	23.7	23.3	19.3
2009	528	23.3	22.7	25.5
2010	515	22.1	23.2	26.9
2011	540	22.1	24.3	29.6
2012	527	29.0	18.1	30.4
2013	374	21.0	17.8	28.3
2014	367	19.0	19.3	28.3
2015	383	19.0	20.1	31.1
2016	376	18.0	20.8	31.4
2017	404	19.0	21.2	32.4
2018	389	18.0	21.6	36.5
2019	448	21.0	21.3	36.6
2020	418	20.0	20.9	35.4
2021	404	21.0	19.2	37.4
2022	412	22.0	18.7	31.1
2023	398	20.0	19.9	42.7

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 Southridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	414	20.9	19.8	6.5
1989	415	19.1	21.7	1
1990	452	20.0	22.6	4.9
1991	425	18.7	22.7	6.6
1992	425	20.4	20.8	7.1
1993	406	19.5	20.8	8.4
1994	458	21.7	21.1	6.3
1995	453	21.4	21.2	4.9
1996	453	21.4	21.2	4.9
1997	431	21.5	20.0	4.7
1998	412	19.4	21.2	5.8
1999	448	19.6	22.9	7.6
2000	532	25.3	21.0	20.7
2001	526	23.5	22.4	4.6
2002	572	24.8	23.1	7.9
2003	572	24.8	23.1	7.9
2004	553	24.1	22.9	9
2005	572	24.2	23.6	16.3
2006	593	24.3	24.4	14
2007	549	n/a	n/a	11.9
2008	552	23.7	23.3	19.3
2009	528	23.3	22.7	25.5
2010	515	22.1	23.2	26.9
2011	540	22.1	24.3	29.6
2012	527	29.0	18.1	30.4
2013	374	21.0	17.8	28.3
2014	367	19.0	19.3	28.3
2015	383	19.0	20.1	31.1
2016	376	18.0	20.8	31.4
2017	404	19.0	21.2	32.4
2018	389	18.0	21.6	36.5
2019	448	21.0	21.3	36.6
2020	418	20.0	20.9	35.4
2021	404	21.0	19.2	37.4
2022	412	22.0	18.7	31.1
2023	398	20.0	19.9	42.7

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 Southridge Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$151 (2.1%)	$6,964 (97.9%)	$7,115
2020	$189 (2.4%)	$7,727 (97.6%)	$7,915
2021	$252 (3.1%)	$7,857 (96.9%)	$8,109
2022	$469 (5.2%)	$8,613 (94.8%)	$9,083

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southridge Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 436^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 396^th of 1016 Elementary schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southridge Elementary School)	50	46.8	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (School Town of Highland)	44.2	43.5	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Southridge Elementary School)	64.9	61	3.9%
3rd Grade Math (School Town of Highland)	65.2	63.2	2%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southridge Elementary School)	51.9	40.5	11.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (School Town of Highland)	48.2	46.1	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Southridge Elementary School)	70.4	56.8	13.6%
4th Grade Math (School Town of Highland)	61.1	63.6	2.5%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Southridge Elementary School)	61.1	25.7	35.4%
4th Grade Science (School Town of Highland)	52.2	39.8	12.4%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southridge Elementary School)	41.8	36.2	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (School Town of Highland)	42.2	36.9	5.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Southridge Elementary School)	35.4	42	6.6%
5th Grade Math (School Town of Highland)	40.9	42.8	1.9%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Southridge Elementary School)	48.1	58	9.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (School Town of Highland)	48.4	41.7	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	448	398	11.2%
African American	17	20	17.6%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	12	5	58.3%
Hispanic	122	126	3.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	286	237	17.1%
Two or More Races	10	9	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.6%	42.7%	6.1%

Schools Near Southridge Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	9221 Johnston St	Highland	46322	Lake County	School Town of Highland	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 922-5650	398	20	19.9	42.7%	237 (59.5%)	20 (5.0%)	126 (31.7%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	54.8	470^th of 1010 public elementary schools	53.5%		61.7	396^th of 1016 public elementary schools	61.0%	74	39.0	37.5	33.8		36.8	61.0	47.2	43.7		50.9	33.8	$9,083	$469	$8,613
Mildred Merkley Elementary School	Public	K-5	9340 Fifth St	Highland	46322	Lake County	School Town of Highland	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 922-5640	265	15	17.6	46.8%	133 (50.2%)	26 (9.8%)	94 (35.5%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	64.4	361^st of 1010 public elementary schools	64.3%		57.1	457^th of 1016 public elementary schools	55.0%	96	39.2	40.4	52.0		43.9	60.8	57.5	42.9		53.7	37.5	$10,375	$536	$9,839
Beiriger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 N Lillian St	Griffith	46319	Lake County	Griffith Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 924-4030	443	30	14.7	58.2%	205 (46.3%)	78 (17.6%)	136 (30.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.0%)	54.8	472^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	53.3%		57.4	451^st of 1016 public elementary schools	55.6%	21	28.4	28.2	46.4		34.3	51.6	38.2	47.1		46.0	60.7	$10,095	$1,747	$8,348
Allen J Warren Elementary School	Public	K-5	2901 100th St	Highland	46322	Lake County	School Town of Highland	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 922-5660	267	16	17.2	48.7%	99 (37.1%)	64 (24.0%)	94 (35.2%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	72.9	263^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	74.0%		70.2	298^th of 1016 public elementary schools	70.7%	35	51.0	49.0	42.9		47.7	60.8	63.3	59.2		61.1	38.8	$10,023	$509	$9,514
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8220 Fifth St	Highland	46322	Lake County	School Town of Highland	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 923-2428	364	19	19.6	53.6%	180 (49.5%)	27 (7.4%)	148 (40.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	64.1	366^th of 1010 public elementary schools	63.8%		66.5	344^th of 1016 public elementary schools	66.1%	22	40.0	35.7	45.6		40.4	60.0	51.4	48.5		52.5	48.5	$9,577	$635	$8,942
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	600 N Jay St	Griffith	46319	Lake County	Griffith Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 923-4488	464	35	13.2	57.3%	169 (36.4%)	117 (25.2%)	139 (30.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.0%)								(n/a)												$8,908	$1,681	$7,226
Longfellow New Technical Elementary School	Public	K-4	45th/Calhoun Sts	Gary	46408	Lake County	Lake Ridge New Technical Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 923-7004	524	30	17.4	90.3%	175 (33.4%)	148 (28.2%)	168 (32.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.3%)	6.4	982^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	2.8%		8.1	948^th of 1016 public elementary schools	6.7%	34	12.7	12.6			12.6	10.1	10.5			10.3		$12,888	$3,529	$9,359
Joseph Hess Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3640 Orchard Dr	Hammond	46323	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 989-7355	688	37	18.5	75.6%	93 (13.5%)	272 (39.5%)	292 (42.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.5%)	15.4	864^th of 1010 public elementary schools	14.5%		14.8	862^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	15.2%	2	17.7	17.8	20.3	15.9	18.0	32.9	23.3	18.2	5.8	20.5	15.6	$10,883	$1,907	$8,976
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School	Public	K-5	8718 White Oak Ave	Munster	46321	Lake County	School Town of Munster	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 838-5250	472	27	17.8	25.2%	257 (54.4%)	19 (4.0%)	156 (33.1%)	14 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.5%)	86.5	109^th of 1010 public elementary schools	89.2%		93.3	41^st of 1016 public elementary schools	96.0%	68	52.4	64.6	64.0		60.5	66.7	70.7	57.0		64.3	55.0	$9,837	$921	$8,916
Frank H Hammond Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Fran-Lin Pky	Munster	46321	Lake County	School Town of Munster	No	No	No	No	(219) 838-2060	685	36	19.0	18.1%	385 (56.2%)	43 (6.3%)	174 (25.4%)	50 (7.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.7%)	95.7	21^st of 1010 public elementary schools	97.9%		94.1	35^th of 1016 public elementary schools	96.6%	14	67.0	73.6	68.2		69.5	82.1	81.1	77.3		79.9	63.6	$8,677	$605	$8,072

Frequently Asked Questions about Southridge Elementary School

How many students attend Southridge Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 398 students attended Southridge Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Southridge Elementary School?

Students at Southridge Elementary School are 60% White, 32% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Southridge Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Highland Middle School
High : Highland High School

Is Southridge Elementary School a good school?

Southridge Elementary School ranks 470^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Southridge Elementary School in?

School Town of Highland

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