What grades does SOUTHSIDE EL serve?

As a Primary school, SOUTHSIDE EL serves students in PALESTINE, TX. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is SOUTHSIDE EL located?

You can find SOUTHSIDE EL in PALESTINE, TX.

What is the student-teacher ratio at SOUTHSIDE EL?

At SOUTHSIDE EL, there are approximately 15.9 students for every teacher.

What schools are in PALESTINE, TX?

SOUTHSIDE EL is among the schools serving PALESTINE, TX. The school is part of the local school system.

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SOUTHSIDE EL — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|PALESTINE, Texas|PALESTINE ISD

PALESTINE, TX 75801

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Upcoming Events

Aug

Thu

VOLLEYBALL - MEDIA DAYEvent

Aug

Fri

VOLLEYBALL SCRIMMAGE AT HOME VS NECHES/EDGEWOODEvent

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Aug

Tue

VOLLEYBALL AT MALAKOFFEvent

Aug

Thu

VOLLEYBALL - WILDCAT INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENTEvent

Aug

Thu

FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE - 9TH/JV/V - AT HOME VS TATUMEvent

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Aug

Mon

Meet the Wildcats Event

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School Profile

Grades

2–3

Enrollment

460

Student:Teacher

15.9:1

Locale

Town

District

PALESTINE ISD

Econ. Disadvantaged

84.8%

Phone

(903)731-8023

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

29%

25th percentile in TX

Math Proficiency

30%

42th percentile in TX

Chronic Absenteeism

4.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

8 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1

Near average in TX

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

473

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,146

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,786

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,080

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 21%State 43%Local 36%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$207,150

-4.6% 1yr+30.0% 5yr

Palestine, TX metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

31.9%

Below 150% poverty line

3.5%

Unemployment rate

14.1%

Uninsured residents

14.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

526

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

502

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

179 (36%)

Autism

97 (19%)

Speech/Language Impairment

72 (14%)

Other Health Impairment

59 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

50 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

28 (6%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

442

Current enrollment

Stable(-2% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Aug 6, 2026

VOLLEYBALL - MEDIA DAY

Event

Fri, Aug 7, 2026

VOLLEYBALL SCRIMMAGE AT HOME VS NECHES/EDGEWOOD

Event

Tue, Aug 11, 2026

VOLLEYBALL AT MALAKOFF

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	VOLLEYBALL AT ATHENS	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	FOOTBALL - 9TH/JV - AT HOME VS BROWNSBORO	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	VOLLEYBALL AT HOME VS HUNTINGTON	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	WILDCAT FOOTBALL AT BROWNSBORO	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	VOLLEYBALL - AT JACKSONVILLE	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	VOLLEYBALL - 9TH/JV - AT FRANKSTON TOURNAMENT	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	JH FOOTBALL - AT HOME VS RUSK 7B - 4:307A - 5:308B - 6:308A - 7:30	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	FOOTBALL - 9TH/JV - AT RUSK	Event	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	VOLLEYBALL AT HOME VS RUSK	Event	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	WILDCAT FOOTBALL AT HOME VS RUSK (HOMECOMING)	Event	—
Sat, Sep 12, 2026	VOLLEYBALL - 9TH/JV - AT FRANKSTON TOURNAMENT	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	VOLLEYBALL AT HUDSON	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Jazz Band Auditions in Groesbeck	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	JH FOOTBALL - AT HOME VS HENDERSON 7B - 4:307A - 5:308B - 6:308A - 7:30	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	FOOTBALL - 9TH/JV - AT HENDERSON	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	WILDCAT FOOTBALL AT HOME VS HENDERSON	Event	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	VOLLEYBALL AT CENTER	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	JH FOOTBALL - AT BULLARD 7B - 4:307A - 5:308B - 6:308A - 7:30	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	FOOTBALL - 9TH/JV - AT HOME VS BULLARD	Event	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	VOLLEYBALL AT BULLARD	Event	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	WILDCAT FOOTBALL AT BULLARD	Event	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	VOLLEYBALL AT HOME VS MADISONVILLE	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	JH FOOTBALL - AT HOME VS PINE TREE 7B - 4:307A - 5:308B - 6:308A - 7:30	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	VOLLEYBALL AT HOME VS JACKSONVILLE	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	FOOTBALL - 9TH/JV - AT PINE TREE	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Persons with Disabilities History and Awareness Month	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	WILDCAT FOOTBALL AT HOME VS PINE TREE	Event	—
Sat, Oct 3, 2026	HS Marching Band Contest at Midway HS	Event	—
Sat, Oct 3, 2026	Dogwood Jamboree	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	VOLLEYBALL AT RUSK	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	VOLLEYBALL AT HOME VS HUDSON	Event	—
Sat, Oct 10, 2026	HS Band Marching Contest at Pinetree HS	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	JH FOOTBALL - AT KILGORE 7B - 4:307A - 5:308B - 6:308A - 7:30	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	FOOTBALL - 9TH/JV - AT HOME VS KILGORE	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	WILDCAT FOOTBALL AT KILGORE	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	VOLLEYBALL AT HOME VS CENTER	Event	—
Sat, Oct 17, 2026	UIL Band Marching Contest at Midway HS	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	VOLLEYBALL AT HOME VS BULLARD	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	JH FOOTBALL - AT HOME VS JACKSONVILLE 7B - 4:307A - 5:308B - 6:308A - 7:30	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	FOOTBALL - 9TH/JV - AT JACKSONVILLE	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	VOLLEYBALL AT MADISONVILLE	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	WILDCAT FOOTBALL AT HOME VS JACKSONVILLE	Event	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	PHS Staff & Student Pictures Staff & Student Grade Level Pictures / Yearbook Pictures	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	FOOTBALL - 9TH/JV - AT LINDALE	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	JH FOOTBALL - AT HOME VS LINDALE 7B - 4:307A - 5:308B - 6:308A - 7:30	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	WILDCAT FOOTBALL AT HOME VS LINDALE	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	JH FOOTBALL - AT CHAPEL HILL 7B - 4:307A - 5:308B - 6:308A - 7:30	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	FOOTBALL - 9TH/JV - AT HOME VS CHAPEL HILL	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	WILDCAT FOOTBALL AT CHAPEL HILL	Event	—
Sat, Nov 7, 2026	LADYCAT BASKETBALL SCRIMMAGE AT HOME	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	LADYCAT BASKETBALL AT MABANK	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	PHS Senior Cap & Gown Pictures	Event	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	LADYCAT BASKETBALL AT TRINITY	Event	—
Sun, Dec 6, 2026	Anderson County Sounds of Christmas	Holiday	—
Sat, Dec 12, 2026	Dogwood Jamboree	Event	—
Wed, Jan 13, 2027	PHS Picture Make Up Day Fall Student & Staff Make UpSenior Cap & Gown Make Up	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Dance Effect Competition	Event	—
Sat, Feb 13, 2027	Dance Effect Competition	Event	—
Sun, Feb 14, 2027	Dance Effect Competition	Event	—
Sun, Mar 21, 2027	ACC Chorus Easter Concert	Event	—
Thu, Apr 1, 2027	Sexual Assault Awareness Month	Event	—
Thu, Apr 1, 2027	Child Safety Month	Event	—
Fri, Apr 2, 2027	Synergy Dance Competition	Event	—
Sat, Apr 3, 2027	Synergy Dance Competition	Event	—
Sun, Apr 4, 2027	Synergy Dance Competition	Event	—
Sat, May 29, 2027	New Creations Dance Studio Recital	Event	—
Sat, Jun 5, 2027	Academy of Dance Recital	Event	—