South Side Elementary

south.wsh1.k12.wy.us/

161 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

South Side Elementary, located at 1229 Howell Avenue in Worland, Wyoming, is a key component of the Washakie County School District #1. The school serves the local community by providing foundational education for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth, social development, and creating a supportive learning environment. As a district school, it adheres to the curriculum standards set forth by Wyoming state education requirements, aiming to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is well-integrated into the small-town community of Worland, emphasizing a tight-knit atmosphere where staff and families collaborate to support student progress. In addition to core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science, South Side Elementary typically focuses on fostering a positive school culture and promoting extracurricular engagement. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or staff directories, the school maintains an official presence through the Washakie County School District #1 website.

161

Total Students

15.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Side Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	32
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

White
121 (75.2 %)
Hispanic
32 (19.9 %)
Two or More
4 (2.5 %)
Asian
2 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (1.2 %)

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:	Washakie County School District #1
Phone:	(307)347-3306
Website:	http://south.wsh1.k12.wy.us/
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 95