Very Good
#619 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 28% in state
Southside Elementary
Elementary School · Southside School District · Shelton, WA
An elementary school in Shelton, WA serving grades Kindergarten – 7th.
161 SE COLLIER RD, Shelton, WA 98584
- Math 44% vs WA 43% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southside Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,899/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shelton), 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
$73,149
Median home value
$365,200
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98584; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–4 | 2.0 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–4 | 2.8 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Mason County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–10 | 3.2 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–4 | 3.6 mi | 647 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southside School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,005NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southside Elementary is listed in Southside School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southside Elementary
Southside Elementary is a public elementary school in Shelton, WA, part of Southside School District, serving approximately 211 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #619 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside Elementary
What grades does Southside Elementary serve?
Southside Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Southside Elementary?
Southside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary is 15.1:1. 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 WA?
Southside Elementary ranks #619 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Southside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southside Elementary?
50.7% of students at Southside Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 211
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mason County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (360) 426-8437
- Area population (ZIP 98584)
- 40,036
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98584; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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