SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY

400 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southside Elementary School, located at 930 Second Street in Huntington, West Virginia, serves as a local educational hub within the Cabell County school system. Situated in the heart of Huntington, the school is dedicated to fostering foundational academic and social development for elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core subjects and community engagement, Southside aims to provide a supportive environment that prepares its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

As part of the West Virginia Department of Education network, the school operates under state-mandated curriculum standards while reflecting the unique character of the Huntington community. The institution prioritizes creating a safe, inclusive space where students can build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and character development. Through its partnership with the state’s broader educational framework, Southside Elementary continues to focus on student achievement and the long-term educational success of the children in its district.

400

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	5
Black	55
Asian	4
Two or More	49

White
287 (71.8 %)
Black
55 (13.8 %)
Two or More
49 (12.2 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(304)528-5168
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 42

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 71