SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Southside Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Elko school district, located in Elko, NV with about 668 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 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 in Elko, Nevada, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Elko County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a structured learning environment for elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards, the school aims to equip young learners with the essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development necessary for their future academic journeys.

Beyond the classroom, Southside Elementary focuses on cultivating a supportive school community that encourages student engagement and parent involvement. The school utilizes its resources to promote a positive atmosphere where faculty and staff work collaboratively to address the diverse needs of their student body. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing information on academic programs, district policies, and ongoing school events to ensure a transparent and connected learning experience.

For more information, contact Southside Elementary School at (775) 738-3731 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 South 9th Street
Elko, NV 89801
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SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Elko, NV with about 668 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Elko
Total Students:
668
Teachers:
40
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 668 students

Hispanic/Latino
64.2%
White
32.0%
Two or more races
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
Asian
0.4%
Black or African American
0.1%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.