Southside Elementary School

Summary:

Southside Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Nortonville, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 382 students. The school is part of the Hopkins County School District, which is ranked 51 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southside Elementary School stands out for its strong student performance, particularly in mathematics and reading. In the 2023-2024 school year, 60% of 3rd and 4th graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 43%. The school's reading performance is also impressive, with 59% of 3rd graders and 53% of 4th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 47% and 50%, respectively. The school's performance is especially noteworthy among male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with the school ranking in the top 25% of Kentucky elementary schools for these student groups.

While Southside Elementary School generally outperforms nearby schools in the Hopkins County School District, such as West Hopkins School and Hanson Elementary School, the latter has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, ranking in the top 100 schools for the past few years. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Southside Elementary School has been able to maintain strong academic performance, suggesting that the school is effectively utilizing its resources to meet the needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9220 Hopkinsville Rd
       Nortonville, KY  42442


(270) 825-6143

District: Hopkins County

SchoolDigger Rank:
256th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Southside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    South Hopkins Middle School
High:    Hopkins County Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  382

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.3%
Two or more races:
6.8%
Hispanic:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.2% Help


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Compare Details Southside Elementary School ranks better than 62.6% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.19. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southside Elementary School 256th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Southside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hopkins County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hopkins County 51st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southside Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Southside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 39.18 408th 638 36.1%
2008 23.45 536th 651 17.7%
2009 39.34 449th 658 31.8%
2010 57.83 299th 683 56.2%
2011 58.30 295th 688 57.1%
2012 66.52 200th 713 71.9%
2013 44.97 417th 719 42.0%
2014 48.91 377th 705 46.5%
2015 38.21 473rd 698 32.2%
2016 42.21 426th 690 38.3%
2017 41.53 445th 694 35.9%
2018 50.36 350th 691 49.3%
2019 61.16 260th 700 62.9%
2021 42.16 297th 517 42.6%
2022 40.74 404th 684 40.9%
2023 61.60 237th 687 65.5%
2024 60.19 256th 685 62.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.44 227th 661 65.7%
2023 35.18 171st 257 33.5%
2024 60.39 82nd 279 70.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.73 300th 631 52.5%
2019 62.19 212th 664 68.1%
2022 46.96 333rd 667 50.1%
2023 75.24 89th 670 86.7%
2024 64.50 179th 665 73.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Southside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.26 347th 663 47.7%
2019 62.98 225th 671 66.5%
2022 41.35 377th 641 41.2%
2023 45.60 336th 639 47.4%
2024 45.33 342nd 644 46.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Southside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.06 190th 445 57.3%
2019 48.56 205th 474 56.8%
2022 49.83 88th 206 57.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Southside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.24 355th 665 46.6%
2019 58.00 269th 676 60.2%
2021 46.50 182nd 325 44.0%
2022 51.11 293rd 657 55.4%
2023 69.74 135th 652 79.3%
2024 70.61 141st 652 78.4%
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Rank History for White students at Southside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.97 321st 593 45.9%
2019 59.08 223rd 592 62.3%
2021 31.86 253rd 337 24.9%
2022 34.81 429th 656 34.6%
2023 55.08 272nd 658 58.7%
2024 51.51 294th 659 55.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky 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
1994 462 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1995 471 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1996 471 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1997 464 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1998 469 6 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 477
1999 464 12 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2000 458 7 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 466
2001 485 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2002 464 11 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2003 464 11 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2004 452 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2005 449 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2006 450 7 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2007 461 4 1 4 0 n/a n/a 1 471
2008 492 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 1 502
2009 492 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 1 502
2010 506 8 2 12 0 n/a n/a 3 531
2011 437 5 1 11 0 0 6 0 460
2012 434 9 1 16 0 0 14 0 474
2013 395 3 2 15 0 1 10 0 426
2014 429 4 2 21 0 0 13 0 469
2015 435 4 1 17 0 0 14 0 471
2016 451 4 1 12 0 0 14 0 482
2017 438 3 2 6 0 0 20 0 469
2018 431 2 2 8 0 1 18 0 462
2019 412 2 2 7 0 1 23 0 447
2020 414 5 2 4 0 4 25 0 454
2021 354 6 2 3 0 0 28 0 393
2022 333 5 2 2 0 1 21 0 364
2023 345 3 2 4 1 1 26 0 382

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

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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
1994 471 27.1 17.4 n/a
1995 479 28.2 17.0 n/a
1996 479 28.2 17.0 n/a
1997 468 31.2 15.0 60
1998 477 31.5 15.1 53.9
1999 477 18.5 25.8 61.6
2000 466 18.9 24.7 66.3
2001 493 19.1 25.8 65.7
2002 476 31.5 15.1 95.6
2003 476 31.5 15.1 95.6
2004 459 32.0 14.3 n/a
2005 456 31.0 14.7 n/a
2006 459 30.0 15.3 66.9
2007 471 31.0 15.2 62.8
2008 502 32.0 15.7 53.9
2009 502 31.5 15.9 58.7
2010 531 25.0 21.2 59.7
2011 460 30.0 15.3 63
2012 474 28.0 16.9 67.3
2013 426 29.0 14.6 60.6
2014 469 30.0 15.6 48.6
2015 471 30.0 15.7 40.6
2016 482 31.0 15.5 60.2
2017 469 32.0 14.6 66.5
2018 462 26.5 17.4 70.3
2019 447 28.1 15.8 62.2
2020 454 28.6 15.8 60.8
2021 393 28.1 13.9 62.8
2022 364 23.6 15.3 58.5
2023 382 24.3 15.7 70.2

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
1994 471 27.1 17.4 n/a
1995 479 28.2 17.0 n/a
1996 479 28.2 17.0 n/a
1997 468 31.2 15.0 60
1998 477 31.5 15.1 53.9
1999 477 18.5 25.8 61.6
2000 466 18.9 24.7 66.3
2001 493 19.1 25.8 65.7
2002 476 31.5 15.1 95.6
2003 476 31.5 15.1 95.6
2004 459 32.0 14.3 n/a
2005 456 31.0 14.7 n/a
2006 459 30.0 15.3 66.9
2007 471 31.0 15.2 62.8
2008 502 32.0 15.7 53.9
2009 502 31.5 15.9 58.7
2010 531 25.0 21.2 59.7
2011 460 30.0 15.3 63
2012 474 28.0 16.9 67.3
2013 426 29.0 14.6 60.6
2014 469 30.0 15.6 48.6
2015 471 30.0 15.7 40.6
2016 482 31.0 15.5 60.2
2017 469 32.0 14.6 66.5
2018 462 26.5 17.4 70.3
2019 447 28.1 15.8 62.2
2020 454 28.6 15.8 60.8
2021 393 28.1 13.9 62.8
2022 364 23.6 15.3 58.5
2023 382 24.3 15.7 70.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southside Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $477 (3.8%) $267 (2.2%) $744 (6.0%) $8,393 (67.6%) $1,364 (11.0%) $9,757 (78.6%) $12,416
2019 $672 (6.0%) $91 (0.8%) $762 (6.8%) $8,040 (71.4%) $1,458 (12.9%) $9,498 (84.3%) $11,266
2020 $566 (5.0%) $142 (1.3%) $708 (6.3%) $8,328 (73.9%) $1,508 (13.4%) $9,837 (87.3%) $11,266
2021 $742 (6.6%) $410 (3.6%) $1,153 (10.2%) $8,129 (72.2%) $1,217 (10.8%) $9,346 (83.0%) $11,256
2022 $1,339 (9.7%) $856 (6.2%) $2,194 (15.9%) $8,371 (60.7%) $1,613 (11.7%) $9,984 (72.4%) $13,798

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southside Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 260th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 237th of 687 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students447382
 14.5%
African American23
 50%
American Indian01
Asian22
Hispanic74
 42.9%
Pacific Islander11
White412345
 16.3%
Two or More Races2326
 13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.2%70.2%
 8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 382 students attended Southside Elementary School.

Students at Southside Elementary School are 90% White, 7% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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

Middle : South Hopkins Middle School
High : Hopkins County Central High School

Southside Elementary School ranks 256th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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