SOUTHSIDE EL

SOUTHSIDE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PALESTINE ISD school district, located in PALESTINE, TX with about 488 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 3rd 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 35 teachers, SOUTHSIDE EL 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 ELementary School, located at 201 Gillespie Road in Palestine, Texas, is a core educational institution within the Palestine Independent School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in their formative elementary years, fostering an environment centered on student growth, literacy, and core subject mastery.

As part of the Palestine ISD, the school emphasizes community engagement and educational equity, working to prepare students for success as they transition to intermediate and middle school levels. Families can find information regarding school calendars, district policies, and academic programs on their official website at [www.palestineschools.org](http://www.palestineschools.org).

For more information, contact SOUTHSIDE EL at (903) 731-8023 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.