Very Good
#342 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 19% in state
Southside Elementary
Elementary School · Giles County · Pulaski, TN
A Giles County elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
707 South Cedar LN, Pulaski, TN 38478
- Math 46% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southside Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Southside Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,827/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pulaski), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,658
Median home value
$195,500
Median rent
$829/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38478; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 277 | Compare → |
| Minor Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 344 | Compare → |
| Richland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 506 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Giles County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,237NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southside Elementary is listed in Giles County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southside Elementary
Southside Elementary is a public elementary school in Pulaski, TN, part of Giles County, serving approximately 369 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #342 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside Elementary
What grades does Southside Elementary serve?
Southside Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Southside Elementary?
Southside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southside Elementary rank in TN?
Southside Elementary ranks #342 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Southside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Southside Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southside Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southside Elementary a charter school?
No, Southside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Southside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Giles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (931) 424-7005
- Area population (ZIP 38478)
- 18,756
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38478; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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