At a glance
Reported students
549
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
361
Southside Elementary School: 549 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 363
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Southside Elementary School
Southside Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Nortonville. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Hopkins County. NCES reports 549 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.1%) and multiracial (3.8%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 26.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Southside Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 26.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.1%
- Hispanic2.2%
- Black2.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hopkins County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hanson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
532 reported students
West Broadway Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
486 reported students
Jesse Stuart Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
486 reported students
Pride Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
404 reported students
Grapevine Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
318 reported students
West Hopkins School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
293 reported students
Public schools near Southside Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hopkins Middle School Middle · Hopkins County | 06–08 | 300 | 0.1 mi |
| Hopkins County Central High School High · Hopkins County | 09–12 | 861 | 2.6 mi |
| Grapevine Elementary School Elementary · Hopkins County | PK–05 | 318 | 6.7 mi |
| Jesse Stuart Elementary School Elementary · Hopkins County | PK–05 | 486 | 7.9 mi |
| West Broadway Elementary School Elementary · Hopkins County | PK–05 | 486 | 8 mi |
| Pride Elementary School Elementary · Hopkins County | PK–05 | 404 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southside Elementary School
What grades does Southside Elementary School serve?
Southside Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hopkins County.
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School reported 549 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 363 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 549 students and 36.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southside Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southside Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hopkins County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southside Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Southside Elementary School in?
Southside Elementary School is part of Hopkins County, based in Madisonville, KY, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southside Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Hopkins Middle School (0.1 mi), Hopkins County Central High School (2.6 mi), Grapevine Elementary School (6.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.