Southside El
Palestine, TX · Elementary School · Grades 2-3
About This School
Southside El is a elementary school located in Palestine, Texas. The school serves 447 students in grades 2-3. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
According to EDFacts assessment data, 28% of students meet grade-level proficiency standards in combined math and reading.
85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community.
Southside El is part of the Palestine Isd in Texas. The school receives Title I federal funding.
How This School Compares
Southside El has 447 students enrolled, making it smaller than the average school in Palestine Isd (550 students). Its 28% proficiency rate is 5 percentage points below the district average of 33%. Compared to the Texas state average of 44%, the school performs 16 points lower. With a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio, it offers smaller class sizes than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Southside El has 447 students enrolled in grades 2-3. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
According to EDFacts data, 28% of students at Southside El meet grade-level proficiency standards in combined math and reading assessments.
Southside El is part of the Palestine Isd in Palestine, Texas. You can view all schools in this district on the district page.
All data on this page comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and EDFacts assessment results. These are official federal datasets published by the U.S. Department of Education.
School profiles are built from NCES directory data and EDFacts assessment results. Proficiency rates reflect combined math and reading performance. Graduation rates are reported for high schools with available data.