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#162 of 301 schools in WY

Southside Elementary

Elementary School · Park County School District # 1 · Powell, WY

A Park County School District # 1 elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

160 North Evarts, Powell, WY 82435

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.86 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$17,867
Chronic Absenteeism17.4%

Students at Southside Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,475/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Powell), 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

$69,142

Median home value

$318,200

Median rent

$847/mo

College educated

30.5%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82435; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Parkside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6K–50.6 mi209Compare →
Westside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8K–51.2 mi307Compare →
Clark ElementaryEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–5Not available20Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Park County School District # 1

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$17,867NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Southside Elementary is listed in Park County School District # 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Southside Elementary

Southside Elementary is a public elementary school in Powell, WY, part of Park County School District # 1, serving approximately 310 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Southside Elementary

What grades does Southside Elementary serve?

Southside Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Southside Elementary?

Southside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary is 11.9:1. 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 WY?

Southside Elementary ranks #162 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Southside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Southside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

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?

57.1% 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 – 5th
Enrollment
310
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Park County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.4%
Area population (ZIP 82435)
12,259
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
42
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 82435; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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