Is South Park Elementary Center a good school?

South Park Elementary Center ranks 573 rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Park Elementary Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 711 students attended South Park Elementary Center.

What is the racial makeup of South Park Elementary Center?

Students at South Park Elementary Center are 78% White, 10% Asian, 9% African American, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of South Park Elementary Center attend?

Students who attend South Park Elementary Center usually go on to attend: Middle : South Park Middle School High : South Park Senior High School

South Park Elementary Center

Summary:

South Park Elementary Center is a public elementary school located in South Park, Pennsylvania, serving 679 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the South Park School District, which is ranked 114 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Park Elementary Center consistently performs above the state average in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests for Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grades. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 55.3% in Math, 85.4% in Science, and 63.4% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. The school's performance in Science is particularly noteworthy, with 85.4% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average. South Park Elementary Center also performs well across different student subgroups, with the African American student group ranking in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Bethel Memorial Elementary School and William Penn Elementary School, South Park Elementary Center performs well in academic metrics, particularly in Science and English Language Arts. However, some nearby schools outperform South Park Elementary Center in Math and overall academic performance. These differences may be attributed to factors such as the school's relatively lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting a more affluent student population that contributes to the school's academic success.

Detail:

Public K-4

2001 Eagle Pride Lane
South Park, PA 15129-8885

(412) 655-3111

District: South Park School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
573^rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,844

Students who attend South Park Elementary Center usually attend:

Middle:	South Park Middle School
High:	South Park Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 711

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.6%

Asian:

9.6%

African American:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Park Elementary Center ranks better than 62.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.6%), Asian (9.6%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Park Elementary Center is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare South Park Elementary Center employs 56.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Park Elementary Center is $18,844.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Park Elementary Center:

SchoolDigger ranks South Park Elementary Center 573^rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See South Park Elementary Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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South Park School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Park School District 114^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at South Park Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2006	69.10	494^th	1545	68.0%
2007	68.36	529^th	1555	66.0%
2008	65.16	616^th	1551	60.3%
2009	58.08	797^th	1549	48.5%
2010	67.52	564^th	1579	64.3%
2011	72.71	412^th	1597	74.2%
2012	73.59	432^nd	1599	73.0%
2013	70.00	499^th	1519	67.1%
2014	74.35	382^nd	1467	74.0%
2015	68.66	514^th	1474	65.1%
2016	67.84	571^st	1554	63.3%
2017	73.73	414^th	1547	73.2%
2018	65.09	634^th	1530	58.6%
2019	57.37	787^th	1544	49.0%
2021	65.61	525^th	1433	63.4%
2022	70.07	495^th	1534	67.7%
2023	63.70	622^nd	1534	59.5%
2024	65.89	573^rd	1526	62.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Park Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.81	383^rd	1414	72.9%
2024	56.06	670^th	1432	53.2%

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Rank History for Female students at South Park Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	68.51	497^th	1488	66.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at South Park Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.13	516^th	1043	50.5%
2024	45.88	550^th	1084	49.3%

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Rank History for Male students at South Park Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	59.68	662^nd	1495	55.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at South Park Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	32.14	122^nd	168	27.4%

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Rank History for African American students at South Park Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.10	85^th	437	80.5%

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Rank History for White students at South Park Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.41	646^th	1236	47.7%
2024	55.78	550^th	1229	55.2%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for South Park Elementary Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	798	34	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	839
2003	798	34	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	839
2004	748	31	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	786
2005	706	40	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	751
2006	697	40	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	745
2007	700	41	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	752
2008	697	41	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	747
2009	709	35	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	752
2010	714	28	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	749
2011	672	26	6	7	0	0	8	0	719
2012	653	26	5	5	0	0	13	0	702
2013	634	28	4	1	0	0	16	0	683
2014	616	28	1	2	0	0	19	0	666
2015	586	21	3	3	0	0	19	0	632
2016	684	28	4	5	0	0	24	0	745
2017	559	29	6	10	0	0	25	0	629
2018	566	32	7	10	0	3	24	0	642
2019	552	23	8	6	0	5	29	0	623
2020	572	31	12	6	1	4	26	0	652
2021	559	29	34	11	2	4	14	0	653
2022	581	36	42	10	1	3	13	0	686
2023	544	57	49	16	0	2	11	0	679
2024	552	65	68	18	1	0	7	0	711

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Park Elementary Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	839	37.5	22.4	12.2
2003	839	37.5	22.4	12.2
2004	786	36.5	21.5	0
2005	751	38.3	19.6	13.6
2006	745	39.3	19.0	15.7
2007	752	43.7	17.2	17.8
2008	747	39.2	19.1	19.8
2009	752	38.7	19.4	17
2010	749	39.1	19.1	19.4
2011	719	46.0	15.5	22.3
2012	702	43.5	16.1	24.1
2013	683	42.3	16.1	25.2
2014	666	42.1	15.7	24.2
2015	632	39.0	16.2	27.7
2016	745	50.0	14.9	18.9
2017	629	38.4	16.3	19.6
2018	642	39.4	16.2	18.1
2019	623	39.4	15.8	27.6
2020	652	42.6	15.2	26.5
2021	653	42.1	15.4	30.9
2022	686	48.3	14.1	29.9
2023	679	49.6	13.6	34.8
2024	711	56.6	12.5	37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Park Elementary Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	839	37.5	22.4	12.2
2003	839	37.5	22.4	12.2
2004	786	36.5	21.5	0
2005	751	38.3	19.6	13.6
2006	745	39.3	19.0	15.7
2007	752	43.7	17.2	17.8
2008	747	39.2	19.1	19.8
2009	752	38.7	19.4	17
2010	749	39.1	19.1	19.4
2011	719	46.0	15.5	22.3
2012	702	43.5	16.1	24.1
2013	683	42.3	16.1	25.2
2014	666	42.1	15.7	24.2
2015	632	39.0	16.2	27.7
2016	745	50.0	14.9	18.9
2017	629	38.4	16.3	19.6
2018	642	39.4	16.2	18.1
2019	623	39.4	15.8	27.6
2020	652	42.6	15.2	26.5
2021	653	42.1	15.4	30.9
2022	686	48.3	14.1	29.9
2023	679	49.6	13.6	34.8
2024	711	56.6	12.5	37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Park Elementary Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$589 (4.1%)	$13,870 (95.9%)	$14,459
2020	$641 (3.2%)	$19,138 (96.8%)	$19,779
2021	$820 (4.6%)	$17,016 (95.4%)	$17,837
2022	$1,170 (6.2%)	$17,674 (93.8%)	$18,844

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Park Elementary Center

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 787^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 622^nd of 1534 Elementary schools	10.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (South Park Elementary Center)	55.2	58.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Park Elementary Center)	71.7	64.9	6.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (South Park Elementary Center)	43.1	46.9	3.8%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (South Park Elementary Center)	84.5	82.1	2.4%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Park Elementary Center)	68.1	57.4	10.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (South Park Elementary Center)	48.9	52.8	3.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (South Park Elementary Center)	84.5	82.1	2.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Park Elementary Center)	69.9	61.1	8.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	623	679	9%
African American	23	57	147.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	49	512.5%
Hispanic	6	16	166.7%
Pacific Islander	5	2	60%
White	552	544	1.4%
Two or More Races	29	11	62.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.6%	34.8%	7.1%

Schools Near South Park Elementary Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Park Elementary Center	Public	K-4	2001 Eagle Pride Lane	South Park	15129	Allegheny County	South Park School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 655-3111	711	57	12.5	37.8%	552 (77.6%)	65 (9.1%)	18 (2.5%)	68 (9.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	65.9	573^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	62.5%		63.7	622^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	59.5%	49	52.0	58.5			55.3	85.4	85.4	60.5	66.2			63.4	$18,844	$1,170	$17,674
Gill Hall Elementary School	Public	K-2	829 Gill Hall Rd	Jefferson Hills	15025	Allegheny County	West Jefferson Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 655-4732	391	27	14.5	30.7%	307 (78.5%)	9 (2.3%)	9 (2.3%)	45 (11.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (4.9%)								(n/a)													$12,473	$488	$11,985
McClellan Elementary School	Public	K-2	360 School Ln	Pittsburgh	15236	Allegheny County	West Jefferson Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 655-2700	388	26	15.0	33.0%	289 (74.5%)	16 (4.1%)	11 (2.8%)	43 (11.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.4%)								(n/a)													$14,257	$488	$13,768
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-4	5400 Florida Ave	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 854-8741	338	24	13.9	19.5%	279 (82.5%)	11 (3.3%)	16 (4.7%)	17 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	85.4	187^th of 1526 public elementary schools	87.7%		86.6	165^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.2%	22	76.6	72.4			74.4	89.8	89.8	80.0	76.8			78.3	$42	$01	$41
Jefferson Hills Intermediate School	Public	3-5	875 Old Clairton Rd	Jefferson Hills	15025	Allegheny County	West Jefferson Hills School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 655-4163	816	47	17.3	30.0%	659 (80.8%)	18 (2.2%)	22 (2.7%)	84 (10.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.8%)	83.9	210^th of 1526 public elementary schools	86.2%		83.3	218^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.8%	8	73.7	79.8	59.9		71.3	91.1	91.1	76.0	76.8	66.7		73.2	$14,683	$644	$14,039
William Penn Elementary School	Public	K-4	110 Woodlet Ln	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 854-8522	206	16	13.1	16.0%	169 (82.0%)	4 (1.9%)	6 (2.9%)	10 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.3%)	94.1	15^th of 1526 public elementary schools	99.0%		94.6	13^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.2%	2	82.1	97.0			88.9	100.0	100.0	84.6	97.0			90.2	$101	$03	$97
McAnnulty Elementary School	Public	K	5151 McAnnulty Road	Pittsburgh	15236	Allegheny County	Baldwin-Whitehall School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 714-2020	314	32	9.7	53.8%	175 (55.7%)	19 (6.1%)	8 (2.5%)	94 (29.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.7%)								(n/a)													$14,356	$585	$13,770
Ringgold Elementary School North	Public	K-4	3685 Finleyville-Elrama Rd	Finleyville	15332	Washington County	Ringgold School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 348-7205	357	31	11.5	41.5%	319 (89.4%)	10 (2.8%)	11 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	66.3	564^th of 1526 public elementary schools	63.0%		61.4	663^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	56.8%	99	51.7	64.7			58.6	85.3	85.3	60.0	61.8			60.9	$15,611	$803	$14,808
J.E. Harrison Education Center	Public	3-6	129 Windvale Dr	Pittsburgh	15236	Allegheny County	Baldwin-Whitehall School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 885-7530	1,409	86	16.4	53.9%	826 (58.6%)	97 (6.9%)	35 (2.5%)	380 (27.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (4.8%)	61.6	673^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	55.9%		60	702^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	54.2%	29	59.6	67.3	44.1	35.4	51.5	84.9	84.9	56.6	62.6	47.6	55.1	55.2	$13,025	$573	$12,452
Whitehall Elementary School	Public	1-2	4900 Curry Rd	Pittsburgh	15236	Allegheny County	Baldwin-Whitehall School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 885-7525	721	40	18.0	56.9%	399 (55.3%)	46 (6.4%)	20 (2.8%)	207 (28.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (6.5%)								(n/a)													$12,719	$603	$12,116

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