Very Good
#619 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 28% in state
Southside Elementary
Elementary School · Southside School District
161 SE COLLIER RD, Shelton, WA 98584
Enrollment
211
Student-Teacher
15.1:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 7th
Enrollment
211
Student-Teacher
15.1:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 7th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Washington schools
#619 of 2,228
In Shelton
#1 of 12
public schools
School environment
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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Southside Elementary
Elementary School in Shelton · grades Kindergarten – 7th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Southside Elementary
Southside Elementary is a public elementary school in Shelton, WA, part of Southside School District. Southside Elementary serves approximately 211 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-7th, and has a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Southside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #619 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Structured state assessment records for Southside Elementary show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- WA avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
33% of students at Southside Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Southside Elementary — Students at Southside Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
50.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores WA SBA (2023-24)
Based on 36 test records from WA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.6/10.
How Southside Elementary Compares
See how Southside Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
161 SE COLLIER RD, Shelton, WA 98584
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Southside Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bordeaux Elementary School (rated 7.3/10, 2.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Hood Canal Elementary School (rated 7.3/10, 10.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Griffin School (rated 6.8/10, 8.3 miles away, in nearby Olympia), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Shelton, see our Shelton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 10.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux Elementary School Shelton | 2.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Shelton Open Doors Shelton | 2.3 mi | — |
| Mason County Detention Center Shelton | 2.6 mi | — |
| MASON COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Shelton | 3.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Choice Middle and High School Shelton | 2.7 mi | 4.0 |
| Evergreen Elementary School Shelton | 2.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Cedar High School Shelton | 3.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Olympic Middle School Shelton | 3.5 mi | 3.3 |
| Mountain View Elementary Shelton | 3.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Oakland Bay Junior High School Shelton | 3.9 mi | 3.0 |
| Shelton High School Shelton | 4.1 mi | 2.8 |
| Pioneer Middle School Shelton | 4.8 mi | 6.2 |
| SHELTON VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Shelton | 3.8 mi | — |
| Pioneer Elementary School Shelton | 4.9 mi | 3.7 |
| Griffin School Olympia | 8.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Hood Canal Elementary School Shelton | 10.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Julia Butler Hansen Elementary Olympia | 10.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle School Olympia | 10.6 mi | 6.5 |
| McLane Elementary School Olympia | 11.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Leland P Brown Elementary Olympia | 10.7 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98584 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$73,149
Median Home Value
$365,200
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
Population
40,036
College Educated
21.3%
Homeownership
77.1%
Avg Commute
32.2 min
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Median Age
41.3
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 211
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mason County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (360) 426-8437
Resources & Links
District
Southside School District- District Enrollment
- 211
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,005
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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