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Southside Elementary School

12565 Brown Rd, Denham Springs, LA 70726Livingston Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
531
Students
Total enrolled
$14,319
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
20.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 30% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 531 students in grades PK–05 in Denham Springs, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,319 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
20.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Southside Elementary School is a large elementary in Denham Springs, Louisiana, serving grades PK–05 with 531 students. The district invests $14,319 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 87% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Southside Elementary School

531
Total Students
20.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
87%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution255 male · 276 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility87%
National avg 52% · 464 students
Student Composition
32%
51%
14%
Asian1%
White32%
Hispanic / Latino51%
Black14%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220102000771

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,319Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,319
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,301
Student Support$2,721
Administration$1,718
Operations$2,148
Other$1,432
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,319 spent per student, an estimated $6,343 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
30%
State government
46.1%
Local (property tax)
30.1%
Federal programs
23.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 87% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Walker Elementary SchoolNorth Corbin Elementary SchoolSouth Fork Elementary SchoolLevi Milton Elementary School
+11 more
↓
Middle
Denham Springs Junior High SchoolLive Oak Junior HighLive Oak Middle SchoolNorth Corbin Junior High School
+3 more
↓
High School
Walker High SchoolDenham Springs High SchoolLive Oak High SchoolDoyle High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyLivingston Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLivingston Parish →
Phone: (225)665-5500
NCES ID: 220102000771
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Denham Springs seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Livingston Parish
High
Walker High School
2,103 students · 09–12
56% FRL
High
Denham Springs High School
1,654 students · 10–12
54% FRL
High
Live Oak High School
1,405 students · 09–12
51% FRL
Mid
Denham Springs Junior High School
892 students · 06–08
67% FRL
Mid
Live Oak Junior High
745 students · 07–08
57% FRL
Other
Denham Springs Freshman High School
735 students · 09–09
62% FRL
Elem
Walker Elementary School
701 students · PK–05
75% FRL
Elem
North Corbin Elementary School
696 students · PK–05
67% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
12565 Brown Rd, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.