Excellent
#24 of 301 schools in WY
Top 8% in state
South Side Elementary
Elementary School · Washakie County School District #1 · Worland, WY
A Washakie County School District #1 elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1229 Howell Avenue, Worland, WY 82401
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Side Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Side 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated792/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Worland), 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
$63,342
Median home value
$186,600
Median rent
$728/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Washakie County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,523NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Side Elementary is listed in Washakie County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Side Elementary
South Side Elementary is a public elementary school in Worland, WY, part of Washakie County School District #1, serving approximately 162 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Side Elementary
What grades does South Side Elementary serve?
South Side Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend South Side Elementary?
South Side Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Side Elementary rank in WY?
South Side Elementary ranks #24 of 301 schools in WY.
What is South Side Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Side Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 South Side Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Side Elementary has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is South Side Elementary a charter school?
No, South Side Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Side Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Side Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Side Elementary?
46.3% of students at South Side 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 162
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Washakie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (307) 347-3306
- Area population (ZIP 82401)
- 7,053
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 82401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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