SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Southside Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Richmond County school district, located in Augusta, GA with about 404 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 25 teachers, Southside Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Elementary School, located at 3310 Old Louisville Road in Augusta, Georgia, is a public institution serving the Richmond County School System. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. Serving a diverse student population, Southside focuses on foundational learning, aiming to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school through a structured curriculum that aligns with state educational standards.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, the school typically participates in district-wide initiatives designed to support student success and parental engagement. Like many schools in the Richmond County area, Southside Elementary strives to serve as a community hub, offering various programs that encourage family involvement and extracurricular development. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and a supportive campus culture, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the resources necessary to reach their full potential within their local community.

For more information, contact Southside Elementary School at (706) 796-4952 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.