Southside Elementary

www.pcsd1.org

302 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Southside Elementary is a public school located in Powell, Wyoming, and is part of the Park County School District #1. Situated on East Monroe Street, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As part of a smaller school district, Southside Elementary focuses on creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills and character development, aiming to prepare students for their future educational pursuits.

The school operates under the broader mission of Park County School District #1, which prioritizes student achievement, community involvement, and effective communication. By maintaining a connection to the district’s central resources and educational standards, Southside Elementary offers its students access to structured curriculum and extracurricular opportunities within a close-knit community setting. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or enrollment information can find additional details on the district’s official website at http://www.pcsd1.org.

302

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	44
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	1

White
238 (78.8 %)
Hispanic
44 (14.6 %)
Two or More
15 (5.0 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Park County School District # 1
Phone:	(307)764-6183
Website:	http://www.pcsd1.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
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 47

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 50