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Southside Elementary School

Q: Is Southside Elementary School a good school?

Southside Elementary School ranks 61 st of 350 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Southside Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 170 students attended Southside Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Southside Elementary School?

Students at Southside Elementary School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Q: What schools do graduates of Southside Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Southside Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Sandpoint Middle School High : Sandpoint High School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

61^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 350 Idaho Elementary Schools

Better than 83% of Idaho elementary schools

Summary

Southside Elementary School is a small, rural PK-6 school in Cocolalla, Idaho, serving 170 students in the Lake Pend Oreille School District. The school holds an impressive position in Idaho, ranking 61st out of 346 elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating for 2025-26, placing it in the 82nd percentile. This top-quartile status is reinforced by a history of strong performance, including a 5-star rating in the early 2010s and a peak rank of 21st in 2012-13. Within the district, only Washington Elementary School and Northside Elementary School rank higher, placing Southside firmly in the district’s top tier.

One of Southside’s defining strengths is mathematics, with an all-grades proficiency rate of 62.9% — well above the district’s 54.1% and the state’s 43.1%. Sixth-grade math is particularly strong at 72.4%, far exceeding district and state averages. Science is another standout: 5th-grade proficiency hits 66.7%, compared to just 44.0% statewide. In both subjects, Southside comfortably outperforms its closest geographic neighbor, Sagle Elementary School, which posts a 39.5% math proficiency rate. The school also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.0% (2021-22) versus the district’s 18.0%, a factor that likely contributes to its academic success.

Despite serving a growing population of economically disadvantaged students — with the free/reduced-price lunch rate rising from 34.4% to 42.9% over three years — Southside has seen math proficiency improve markedly, from 46.5% in 2023-24 to 62.9% in 2025-26. This is achieved even with a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 18.1 and per-student spending below some lower-performing peers. The main area for attention is early literacy: 3rd-grade ELA proficiency stands at 50%, below the district average of 54.6%. However, upper-grade ELA scores are solid, suggesting students make gains after 3rd grade. Overall, Southside delivers strong results through effective instruction and a positive school culture, making it a compelling choice for families in the Cocolalla area.

170

Students ?

18.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

42.9%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

Southside School Road
Cocolalla, ID 83813-0159

(208) 263-3020

District: Lake Pend Oreille School District

Students who attend Southside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sandpoint Middle School
High:	Sandpoint High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.9%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Two or more races:

5.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 60th percentile in 2008 → 83rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (64% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Idaho elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 23 percentile points since 2008

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg57%

Idaho avg47%

61^st of 350

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 8 pts since 2023

From top 26% (2023) to top 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

24^th of 104Lake Pend Oreille School District among Idaho districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2026	78.9	61 of 350	82.6%	★★★★☆
2025	85.1	45 of 337	86.6%	★★★★☆
2024	72.0	82 of 301	72.8%	★★★★☆
2023	73.0	65 of 252	74.2%	★★★★☆
2013	82.5	21 of 357	94.1%	★★★★★
2012	82.3	30 of 354	91.5%	★★★★★
2011	80.5	28 of 359	92.2%	★★★★★
2010	78.4	40 of 356	88.8%	★★★★☆
2009	77.4	50 of 349	85.7%	★★★★☆
2008	59.7	135 of 335	59.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Idaho (2025-2026) ?

Science67%+23 vs state

Math63%+20 vs state

English Language Arts63%+9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ISAT Math (2026)					ISAT Science (2026)	ISAT English Language Arts (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	Southside School Road	Cocolalla	83813	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 263-3020	170	9	18.1	42.9%	146 (85.9%)	1 (0.6%)	11 (6.5%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.3%)	78.9	61^st of 350 public elementary schools	82.6%		85.1	45^th of 337 public elementary schools	86.6%	16	≥ 45%	60.7	≥ 54%	72.4	62.9	66.7	50.0	64.3	70.8	65.5	62.9	$9,382	$1,407	$7,975
Sagle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	550 Sagle Road	Sagle	83860	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 263-2757	264	16	16.6	37.9%	241 (91.3%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)	46.9	186^th of 350 public elementary schools	46.9%		36	223^rd of 337 public elementary schools	33.8%	37	52.9	< 42%	34.1	< 43%	39.5	38.6	55.9	58.8	47.7	57.1	54.4	$8,495	$837	$7,658
Athol Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6333 East Menser Avenue	Athol	83801	Kootenai County	Lakeland District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 683-2231	287	17	16.8	27.2%	257 (89.5%)	2 (0.7%)	14 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (4.2%)	49.9	174^th of 350 public elementary schools	50.3%		61.1	113^th of 337 public elementary schools	66.5%	61	47.9	54.5	42.9		48.4	42.9	51.1	55.6	56.4		54.5	$8,738	$1,107	$7,630
Lposd Home School Academy	Public	K-8	430 South Division Avenue	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 263-2184	4	1	4.0	—	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$85,047	$109	$84,938
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	420 South Boyer Avenue	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 263-4759	329	17	19.4	35.6%	282 (85.7%)	2 (0.6%)	30 (9.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	91.3	25^th of 350 public elementary schools	92.9%		89.8	26^th of 337 public elementary schools	92.3%	1	71.2	73.6	76.4	75.0	74.1	76.4	63.5	67.9	81.8	71.2	71.2	$8,283	$578	$7,705
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1626 Spruce Street	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 265-2417	510	29	17.5	54.1%	431 (84.5%)	2 (0.4%)	49 (9.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	21 (4.1%)	39.6	212^th of 350 public elementary schools	39.4%		49.5	166^th of 337 public elementary schools	50.7%	46	48.9	40.8	47.6	41.2	44.8	55.6	47.7	32.4	52.4	44.9	44.4	$9,557	$1,587	$7,971
Priest River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	418 Harriet Street	Priest River	83856	Bonner County	West Bonner County District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 448-1181	356	20	17.8	50.8%	337 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.4%)	32.6	242^nd of 350 public elementary schools	30.9%		19.9	281^st of 337 public elementary schools	16.6%	39	45.9	37.1	46.3	45.8	43.4	41.9	50.8	39.7	40.5	35.4	42.1	$11,553	$2,171	$9,383
Spirit Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	32605 North 5th Avenue	Spirit Lake	83869	Kootenai County	Lakeland District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 623-2501	290	17	17.0	37.2%	258 (89.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)	64.8	109^th of 350 public elementary schools	68.9%		54.3	140^th of 337 public elementary schools	58.5%	31	66.1	44.2	61.5		57.7	53.8	69.5	44.2	61.5		58.9	$8,368	$1,101	$7,267
Kootenai Elementary School	Public	K-6	301 Sprague Street	Kootenai	83840	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 255-4076	367	23	16.0	44.7%	321 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.6%)	52.7	161^st of 350 public elementary schools	54.0%		50.2	159^th of 337 public elementary schools	52.8%	2	67.3	44.4	36.1	54.4	50.2	36.1	50.9	56.6	55.7	61.4	56.2	$8,625	$1,264	$7,361
Hope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	255 Hope School Road	Hope	83836	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 264-5680	117	8	13.9	54.7%	105 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.6%)	31.5	251^st of 350 public elementary schools	28.3%					(n/a)					44.3		40.0	55.6	46.7	35.7	45.2	$9,546	$1,052	$8,493

Frequently Asked Questions about Southside Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Southside Elementary School?

Students at Southside Elementary School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Southside Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Southside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sandpoint Middle School
High : Sandpoint High School

What district is Southside Elementary School in?

Lake Pend Oreille School District

How many students attend Southside Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 170 students attended Southside Elementary School.

Is Southside Elementary School a good school?

Southside Elementary School ranks 61^st of 350 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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