At a glance
Reported students
158
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wyoming elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 184 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
158
South Side Elementary: 158 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
9.3:1 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
- 185
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15.81
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about South Side Elementary
South Side Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 02–03 in Worland. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Washakie County School District #1. NCES reports 158 students for 2024–25.
Among 184 elementary schools in Wyoming with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 227 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.3:1, below 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 (74.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.1%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking South Side Elementary
- 1How do the reported 9.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.01 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 0.33 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.33
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.7%
- Hispanic24.1%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
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 Washakie County School District #1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Side Elementary
Elementary · Grades 04–05
158 reported students
East Side Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–01
151 reported students
Worland Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
270 reported students
White Hawk Academy
High · Grades 06–12
16 reported students
Worland High School
High · Grades 09–12
339 reported students
Public schools near South Side 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worland High School High · Washakie County School District #1 | 09–12 | 339 | 0.4 mi |
| White Hawk Academy High · Washakie County School District #1 | 06–12 | 16 | 0.5 mi |
| Worland Middle School Middle · Washakie County School District #1 | 06–08 | 270 | 0.5 mi |
| East Side Elementary Elementary · Washakie County School District #1 | KG–01 | 151 | 0.5 mi |
| West Side Elementary Elementary · Washakie County School District #1 | 04–05 | 158 | 0.5 mi |
| Wyoming Boys School High · Wyoming Department of Family Services | 07–12 | 0 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Side Elementary
What grades does South Side Elementary serve?
South Side Elementary reports grades 02–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Washakie County School District #1.
How many students attend South Side Elementary?
South Side Elementary reported 158 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 184 Wyoming elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 185 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Side Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 9.3:1, based on 158 students and 17.01 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 South Side Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Side Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Washakie County School District #1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Side Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.2% 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 South Side Elementary in?
South Side Elementary is part of Washakie County School District #1, based in Worland, WY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Side Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Worland High School (0.4 mi), White Hawk Academy (0.5 mi), Worland Middle School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.