SOUTHSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Southside Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dallas County school district, located in Selma, AL with about 233 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Southside Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Southside Primary School, located at 3104 Old Montgomery Hwy in Selma, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Selma City Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing early childhood and elementary education, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills for students in their formative years. By operating within the historic and tight-knit community of Selma, the school aims to create a supportive environment that fosters academic growth and prepares young learners for their transition to upper-level schooling.

As part of the Selma City school system, Southside Primary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and equitable access to learning. The school is tasked with addressing the unique educational needs of the local student population, often prioritizing initiatives that promote character development alongside core curriculum standards. Through its faculty and staff, the school strives to cultivate a safe, structured, and nurturing space that encourages student curiosity and establishes a long-term positive trajectory for the children of the Selma area.

For more information, contact Southside Primary School at (334) 874-9566 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.