Southside Elementary

Summary:

Southside Elementary is a public elementary school in Huntington, West Virginia, serving around 400 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Cabell County Schools district, which is ranked 11th out of 55 districts in the state, Southside Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and commitment to investing in its students.

One of Southside Elementary's key strengths is its racial diversity, with a student body that is 71.75% White, 13.75% African American, 1.25% Hispanic, 1% Asian, and 12.25% two or more races. This diversity is higher than many of the surrounding schools, such as Hite Saunders Elementary, which consistently outperforms Southside Elementary across multiple subject areas and grade levels. Academically, Southside Elementary has consistently performed well on state assessments, with a significant portion of students scoring proficient or better in mathematics, English language arts, and science, often outpacing the Cabell County Schools and West Virginia state averages.

While Southside Elementary's overall performance is strong, the school has room for improvement in addressing achievement gaps for its African American, Hispanic, and students with disabilities subgroups. With around 42% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school is also serving a diverse community with varying economic backgrounds, and its per-student spending of $10,977 in the 2018-2019 school year indicates a commitment to investing in its students' education. By continuing to build on its strengths and addressing areas for improvement, Southside Elementary can ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 930 2nd St
       Huntington, WV  25701-3146


(304) 528-5168

District: Cabell County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
83rd of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,977 Help


Students who attend Southside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Huntington Middle School
High:    Huntington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  400

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.8%
African American:
13.8%
Two or more races:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.9% Help


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Compare Details Southside Elementary ranks better than 77.4% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 8th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Cabell County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Southside Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (71.8%), African American (13.8%), two or more races (12.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southside Elementary is 14.8. 16 elementary schools in the Cabell County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southside Elementary is $10,977, which is the lowest among 18 elementary schools in the Cabell County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Southside Elementary 83rd of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Southside Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Cabell County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cabell County Schools 11th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southside Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 67.97 93rd 420 77.9%
2010 61.25 114th 427 73.3%
2011 65.19 101st 426 76.3%
2012 67.93 86th 426 79.8%
2013 69.76 81st 428 81.1%
2014 48.68 212th 422 49.8%
2015 52.30 187th 408 54.2%
2016 53.12 186th 402 53.7%
2017 57.09 159th 399 60.2%
2018 71.84 91st 392 76.8%
2019 50.18 180th 383 53.0%
2021 63.00 112th 380 70.5%
2022 61.77 118th 375 68.5%
2023 74.83 69th 368 81.3%
2024 70.51 83rd 368 77.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.45 127th 218 41.7%
2018 44.87 13th 27 51.9%
2019 40.49 9th 14 35.7%
2021 67.57 4th 13 69.2%
2023 48.09 7th 15 53.3%
2024 39.40 12th 17 29.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.34 69th 98 29.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 54.69 116th 377 69.2%
2018 57.70 78th 258 69.8%
2019 76.38 30th 185 83.8%
2023 49.02 96th 180 46.7%
2024 45.95 96th 183 47.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 62.55 115th 382 69.9%
2018 49.61 182nd 368 50.5%
2021 46.15 181st 335 46.0%
2022 47.33 172nd 347 50.4%
2023 53.41 138th 333 58.6%
2024 54.07 139th 336 58.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 55.42 160th 381 58.0%
2018 61.72 125th 366 65.8%
2019 48.06 177th 339 47.8%
2021 60.56 99th 322 69.3%
2022 61.46 99th 325 69.5%
2023 76.36 48th 317 84.9%
2024 70.18 65th 316 79.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.82 49th 146 66.4%
2022 37.05 105th 154 31.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 55.19 164th 382 57.1%
2018 76.06 60th 364 83.5%
2019 51.60 148th 338 56.2%
2021 63.26 89th 333 73.3%
2022 58.79 112th 330 66.1%
2023 65.49 85th 322 73.6%
2024 65.55 83rd 325 74.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 51.60 45th 75 40.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.41 124th 187 33.7%
2022 31.42 13th 16 18.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.02 84th 156 46.2%
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Rank History for White students at Southside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 72.59 75th 382 80.4%
2018 81.12 43rd 374 88.5%
2019 62.49 121st 373 67.6%
2021 76.47 59th 376 84.3%
2022 82.81 38th 373 89.8%
2023 86.61 28th 366 92.3%
2024 84.43 36th 367 90.2%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia 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: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southside Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 300 91 13 4 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2009 309 85 13 4 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2010 314 59 14 8 0 0 5 0 400
2011 341 67 10 15 0 1 12 0 446
2012 380 71 9 11 0 4 18 0 493
2013 356 68 4 10 0 7 28 0 473
2014 364 55 2 9 0 0 41 0 471
2015 365 57 5 14 0 0 49 0 490
2016 363 57 4 14 0 0 65 0 503
2017 328 60 1 13 0 0 56 0 458
2018 317 55 2 14 1 0 59 0 448
2019 374 62 3 10 0 0 73 0 522
2020 352 64 4 5 0 0 67 0 492
2021 328 71 2 5 0 0 67 0 473
2022 294 58 4 8 0 0 65 0 429
2023 287 55 4 5 0 0 49 0 400

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 409 24.0 17.0 35.2
2009 412 24.0 17.2 39.1
2010 400 23.0 17.3 41
2011 446 25.7 17.3 43.3
2012 493 26.7 18.4 51.1
2013 473 30.0 15.7 47.8
2014 471 26.5 17.7 n/a
2015 490 28.0 17.5 43.3
2016 503 28.0 17.9 46.9
2017 458 27.5 16.6 36.2
2018 448 26.5 16.9 50.7
2019 522 29.0 18.0 44.8
2020 492 29.0 16.9 47.6
2021 473 28.0 16.8 42.9
2022 429 27.0 15.8 n/a
2023 400 27.0 14.8 n/a

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 409 24.0 17.0 35.2
2009 412 24.0 17.2 39.1
2010 400 23.0 17.3 41
2011 446 25.7 17.3 43.3
2012 493 26.7 18.4 51.1
2013 473 30.0 15.7 47.8
2014 471 26.5 17.7 n/a
2015 490 28.0 17.5 43.3
2016 503 28.0 17.9 46.9
2017 458 27.5 16.6 36.2
2018 448 26.5 16.9 50.7
2019 522 29.0 18.0 44.8
2020 492 29.0 16.9 47.6
2021 473 28.0 16.8 42.9
2022 429 27.0 15.8 n/a
2023 400 27.0 14.8 n/a

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $899 (8.2%) $10,078 (91.8%) $10,977

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southside Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 180th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 69th of 368 Elementary schools
 28.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southside Elementary)48.658.3
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cabell County Schools)52.658.1
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southside Elementary)41.745
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cabell County Schools)48.245.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southside Elementary)5856.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cabell County Schools)50.650.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southside Elementary)56.559.4
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cabell County Schools)51.649.6
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southside Elementary)35.947
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cabell County Schools)4746.8
 0.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southside Elementary)48.457.6
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cabell County Schools)51.451.7
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Southside Elementary)29.748.5
 18.8%
   5th Grade Science (Cabell County Schools)38.337.3
 1%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students522400
 23.4%
African American6255
 11.3%
American Indian00
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic105
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White374287
 23.3%
Two or More Races7349
 32.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 400 students attended Southside Elementary.

Southside Elementary ranks 83rd of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Southside Elementary are 72% White, 14% African American, 12% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend Southside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Huntington Middle School
High : Huntington High School


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