Southside School

Southside School, an average-sized elementary campus in Wolf Point, Montana, overseen by Wolf Point Elem, works with 214 students, covering grades pre-K through 3. By comparison, Montana's public schools average about 167 students each, so Southside School sits 28% larger than that benchmark.

Across the 3 schools in Wolf Point Elem (480 students total), Southside School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Southside School shows that 77% of the student body identifies as Native American. The remainder reads as 13% multiracial, 5% Hispanic, 5% White.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 9.7:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 11.9:1 average. Roughly 100% of students at Southside School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Roosevelt County (around 85%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

Around the school, Roosevelt County reports that median household earnings sit near $57,063, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 25% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Southside School is one of 22 public schools in Roosevelt County (combined enrollment of about 2,353 students).

The closest other public school is Wolf Point 7-8, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Southside School has fell 15%, going from 251 students in 2018 to 214 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 9% to 5% across the same window. Class-load math has pulled in: from 12.6:1 in 2018 to 9.7:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Southside School community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.