Southside Elementary School

577 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southside Elementary School, located at 1300 Troy Pike in Versailles, Kentucky, is a primary educational institution serving the Woodford County community. As part of the Woodford County Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential learning habits.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for young learners. By fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, Southside Elementary encourages collaboration between staff, students, and families to ensure that children have the resources and encouragement needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. As a staple of the Versailles area, it plays a vital role in preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school and beyond.

577

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	475
Hispanic	60
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

White
475 (82.3 %)
Hispanic
60 (10.4 %)
Two or More
30 (5.2 %)
Black
7 (1.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Woodford County
Phone:	(859)879-4660
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southside Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	114
Grade 2	101
Grade 3	100
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southside Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	277	48%
Male	300	52%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th