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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COWETA·NCES 400885002337

SOUTHSIDE ES

15289 S Hwy 72, Coweta, OK 74429 · (918) 279-0480 · Wagoner County
GRADES PK–03ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL481 STUDENTS
Enrollment
481
Elementary
DISTRICT 424 · STATE 366
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.4:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
48%
229 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 68%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
89
Kindergarten
101
Grade 1
105
Grade 2
92
Grade 3
94
Student demographics
White
25854%
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 43%
Hispanic
378%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 21%
Black
71%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 8%
Asian
20%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
4910%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 14%
Native American
12827%
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 11%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
23549%
Female
24651%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
481
+31 (+7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
was 17.3:1
% White
54%
was 56%
% Hispanic
8%
was 6%
% Black
1%
was 4%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About SOUTHSIDE ES

SOUTHSIDE ES is a primary school of mid-tier scale in Coweta, Oklahoma, operated by COWETA, caters to 481 students in grades pre-K through 3. Enrollment runs roughly 31% bigger than the state mean of about 366.

COWETA comprises 8 schools with combined enrollment of 3,668 students; SOUTHSIDE ES is among them.

Demographically, SOUTHSIDE ES shows that the most-represented group is White (54%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 27% Native American, 10% multiracial, 8% Hispanic. By comparison, Wagoner County as a whole is about 68% White, so the school skews considerably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, SOUTHSIDE ES lists 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.3:1. The state averages about 15.6:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Roughly 48% of students at SOUTHSIDE ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Wagoner County put median household earnings sit near $81,207, about 28% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Wagoner County's 22 public schools (combined enrollment of about 10,282 students), SOUTHSIDE ES is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: HERITAGE INTERMEDIATE GRD CTR, around 0.1 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 7 other public schools cluster around SOUTHSIDE ES.

SOUTHSIDE ES operates from an outer-ring location.

Looking at the recent track record. SOUTHSIDE ES's enrollment has edged up 7% since 2018, when it stood at 450 (now 481). The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 17.3:1 in 2018 to 16.3:1 today.

On allk12, the feed for SOUTHSIDE ES typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Wagoner County at a glance

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Population
86,609
Census ACS
Median income
$81,207
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
10,282 students

Quick facts

School name
SOUTHSIDE ES
District
COWETA
Address
15289 S Hwy 72, Coweta, OK 74429
Phone
(918) 279-0480
County
Wagoner County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–03
Total enrollment
481
Teachers (FTE)
30
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
229 (48%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
400885002337
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SOUTHSIDE ES
How large is SOUTHSIDE ES?
SOUTHSIDE ES enrolls approximately 481 students in grades PK-03.
Is SOUTHSIDE ES an elementary, middle, or high school?
SOUTHSIDE ES is an elementary school covering grades PK-03.
How many students per teacher at SOUTHSIDE ES?
Approximately 16.3:1 students per teacher at SOUTHSIDE ES.
How diverse is SOUTHSIDE ES?
SOUTHSIDE ES reports a student body of 54% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Who oversees SOUTHSIDE ES?
SOUTHSIDE ES is overseen by COWETA in Wagoner County.
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