Southside Elementary

www.southsideschool.org

195 Students

Elementary School K - 7th

School Overview

Southside Elementary School, located in Shelton, Washington, serves as a community-focused educational institution dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students. As a rural school serving the local community, it emphasizes a small-school atmosphere that prioritizes individualized attention, strong teacher-student relationships, and a collaborative partnership between educators and families. The school's mission is generally centered on academic growth, character development, and preparing students to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Southside Elementary is known for its commitment to the surrounding community and its focus on creating a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging its unique setting in Mason County, the school often integrates local resources into its programming, encouraging active participation and a sense of belonging among its student body. Whether through classroom instruction or extracurricular initiatives, Southside aims to provide a safe, nurturing space that helps students build the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning.

195

Total Students

13.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	24
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	6

White
148 (75.9 %)
Hispanic
24 (12.3 %)
Two or More
14 (7.2 %)
American Indian
6 (3.1 %)
Black
2 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Southside School District
Phone:	(360)426-8437
Website:	http://www.southsideschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 7th
Total Students:	195
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 15