Serving 162 students in grades 2-3, South Side Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
South Side Elementary School's student population of 162 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Side Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Side Elementary School is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 309 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
22%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
74%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Side Elementary School's ranking?
South Side Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend South Side Elementary School?
162 students attend South Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of South Side Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Side Elementary School offer ?
South Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is South Side Elementary School part of?
South Side Elementary School is part of Washakie County School District #1.
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