At a glance
Reported students
287
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wyoming elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 184 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
287
Southside Elementary: 287 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
11:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. 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
- 287
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Southside Elementary
Southside Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Powell. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Park County School District # 1. NCES reports 287 students for 2024–25.
Among 184 elementary schools in Wyoming with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 227 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, close to the Wyoming median of 10.8:1 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 (74.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.7%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Southside Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.03 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.72
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.02
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.9%
- Hispanic16.7%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.9%
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
Not reported as 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 Park County School District # 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Westside Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
296 reported students
Parkside Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
202 reported students
Clark Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
14 reported students
Powell Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
387 reported students
Shoshone Learning Center
High · Grades 09–12
19 reported students
Powell High School
High · Grades 09–12
573 reported students
Public schools near Southside Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Elementary Elementary · Park County School District # 1 | KG–05 | 202 | 0.6 mi |
| Shoshone Learning Center High · Park County School District # 1 | 09–12 | 19 | 0.6 mi |
| Powell Middle School Middle · Park County School District # 1 | 06–08 | 387 | 0.7 mi |
| Westside Elementary Elementary · Park County School District # 1 | KG–05 | 296 | 1.2 mi |
| Powell High School High · Park County School District # 1 | 09–12 | 573 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southside Elementary
What grades does Southside Elementary serve?
Southside Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Park County School District # 1.
How many students attend Southside Elementary?
Southside Elementary reported 287 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 184 Wyoming elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 287 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southside Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 287 students and 26.03 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wyoming median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southside Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southside Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Park County School District # 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southside Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Southside Elementary in?
Southside Elementary is part of Park County School District # 1, based in Powell, WY, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southside Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Parkside Elementary (0.6 mi), Shoshone Learning Center (0.6 mi), Powell Middle School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.