Southside Elementary

Public 2-3

 201 Gillespie Rd
       Palestine, TX  75801-7627


(903) 731-8023

District: Palestine Independent School District (Isd)

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,496 Help


Students who attend Southside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Palestine J H
    Story Intermediate
High:    Palestine High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  447

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.9%
African American:
26.4%
White:
23.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.8% Help


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Compare Details Southside Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2014 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Southside Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.9%), African American (26.4%), White (23.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southside Elementary is 13.5, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Palestine Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southside Elementary is $10,496. 1 elementary schools in the Palestine Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
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Rank History for Southside Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 38.37 2962nd 4221 29.8%
2014 38.51 2988th 4260 29.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Southside Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 183 157 1 28 n/a n/a n/a 0 369
1989 172 137 2 33 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1990 177 117 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1991 167 129 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1992 153 135 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1993 140 122 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1994 120 101 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1995 132 99 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1996 132 99 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1997 140 124 2 25 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1998 192 120 1 84 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1999 163 115 3 91 2 n/a n/a 0 374
2000 151 117 4 98 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2001 131 110 8 111 1 n/a n/a 0 361
2002 160 117 7 101 1 n/a n/a 0 386
2003 160 117 7 101 1 n/a n/a 0 386
2004 147 107 3 106 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2005 194 156 3 171 2 n/a n/a 0 526
2006 200 157 2 187 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2007 213 164 4 187 1 n/a n/a 0 569
2008 198 163 6 188 1 n/a n/a 0 556
2009 180 199 8 195 1 n/a n/a 0 583
2010 161 177 8 205 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2011 163 167 6 212 0 1 13 0 562
2012 148 158 7 193 0 1 11 0 518
2013 145 132 6 217 0 1 14 0 515
2014 139 132 1 219 2 0 21 0 514
2015 163 133 3 208 7 1 19 0 534
2016 164 123 5 229 1 0 23 0 545
2017 151 132 3 210 0 1 20 0 517
2018 124 145 3 198 0 0 18 0 488
2019 139 121 5 175 0 0 22 0 462
2020 130 129 3 173 1 1 15 0 452
2021 105 127 3 186 2 1 15 0 439
2022 118 138 5 192 2 1 12 0 468
2023 104 118 4 205 1 0 15 0 447

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southside Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 369 26.0 14.1 n/a
1989 344 n/a n/a n/a
1990 322 25.0 12.8 n/a
1991 329 24.8 13.2 n/a
1992 316 24.0 13.1 47.8
1993 285 22.0 13.0 57.5
1994 246 22.0 11.2 48
1995 254 17.4 14.6 46.1
1996 254 17.4 14.6 46.1
1997 291 20.4 14.3 54.6
1998 397 29.0 13.7 52.9
1999 374 27.0 13.9 55.9
2000 371 30.0 12.4 65
2001 361 29.0 12.4 68.4
2002 386 31.9 12.1 64
2003 386 31.9 12.1 64
2004 364 31.9 11.4 67.9
2005 526 39.0 13.5 74.5
2006 546 40.0 13.7 70.5
2007 569 41.0 13.9 73.8
2008 556 40.8 13.6 73
2009 583 40.8 14.3 74.1
2010 552 39.5 13.9 78.4
2011 562 36.0 15.6 78.6
2012 518 36.3 14.2 78.8
2013 515 35.6 14.4 80
2014 514 39.0 13.1 83.1
2015 534 39.0 13.6 78.5
2016 545 37.0 14.7 74.5
2017 517 33.5 15.4 78.7
2018 488 35.7 13.6 75.2
2019 462 32.9 14.0 77.5
2020 452 30.9 14.5 81.4
2021 439 32.0 13.7 80.9
2022 468 33.5 13.9 81
2023 447 33.0 13.5 84.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southside Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 369 26.0 14.1 n/a
1989 344 n/a n/a n/a
1990 322 25.0 12.8 n/a
1991 329 24.8 13.2 n/a
1992 316 24.0 13.1 47.8
1993 285 22.0 13.0 57.5
1994 246 22.0 11.2 48
1995 254 17.4 14.6 46.1
1996 254 17.4 14.6 46.1
1997 291 20.4 14.3 54.6
1998 397 29.0 13.7 52.9
1999 374 27.0 13.9 55.9
2000 371 30.0 12.4 65
2001 361 29.0 12.4 68.4
2002 386 31.9 12.1 64
2003 386 31.9 12.1 64
2004 364 31.9 11.4 67.9
2005 526 39.0 13.5 74.5
2006 546 40.0 13.7 70.5
2007 569 41.0 13.9 73.8
2008 556 40.8 13.6 73
2009 583 40.8 14.3 74.1
2010 552 39.5 13.9 78.4
2011 562 36.0 15.6 78.6
2012 518 36.3 14.2 78.8
2013 515 35.6 14.4 80
2014 514 39.0 13.1 83.1
2015 534 39.0 13.6 78.5
2016 545 37.0 14.7 74.5
2017 517 33.5 15.4 78.7
2018 488 35.7 13.6 75.2
2019 462 32.9 14.0 77.5
2020 452 30.9 14.5 81.4
2021 439 32.0 13.7 80.9
2022 468 33.5 13.9 81
2023 447 33.0 13.5 84.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southside Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,328 (23.7%) $7,507 (76.3%) $9,835
2020 $1,914 (18.8%) $8,286 (81.2%) $10,200
2021 $2,727 (26.0%) $7,769 (74.0%) $10,496

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southside Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Southside Elementary)4336
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Palestine Independent School District (Isd))4336
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southside Elementary)4234
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palestine Independent School District (Isd))4234
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Southside Elementary)7923
 56%
   3rd Grade Reading (Palestine Independent School District (Isd))7923
 56%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students462447
 3.2%
African American121118
 2.5%
American Indian01
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic175205
 17.1%
Pacific Islander00
White139104
 25.2%
Two or More Races2215
 31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.5%84.8%
 7.3%


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Students at Southside Elementary are 46% Hispanic, 26% African American, 23% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 447 students attended Southside Elementary.

Students who attend Southside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Palestine J H
Middle : Story Intermediate
High : Palestine High School


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