South Side Elementary School

Summary:

South Side Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hookstown, Pennsylvania, serving 430 students in grades PK-5 as part of the South Side Area School District. The school consistently performs above the state average on standardized tests, particularly in science, and has a relatively low percentage of students from low-income backgrounds compared to the state average.

Academically, South Side Elementary School ranks in the middle range of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with 48.5% of students proficient or better in math and 56.6% proficient or better in English language arts, compared to state averages of 40.4% and 53%, respectively. The school's science proficiency rate is particularly strong at 83.3%, significantly higher than the state average of 65.8%. However, the school's performance lags behind some nearby higher-performing schools, such as Bon Meade Elementary in the Moon Area School District.

South Side Elementary School has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4 students per teacher and spends a high amount per student at $25,510, suggesting a focus on resource allocation. The school's student population is predominantly white, with a below-average diversity compared to other Pennsylvania elementary schools. Over the past few years, the school's performance has remained relatively stable, with a slight decline in its statewide ranking, and the percentage of students from low-income backgrounds has decreased, indicating potential improvements in the school's socioeconomic profile.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4949 State Route 151
       Hookstown, PA  15050-1439


(724) 573-9581

District: South Side Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
738th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,510 Help


Students who attend South Side Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    South Side Middle School
High:    South Side High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  432

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.4%
Two or more races:
3.2%
Hispanic:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Side Elementary School ranks better than 51.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.4%), two or more races (3.2%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Side Elementary School is $25,510.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Side Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Side Elementary School 738th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See South Side Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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South Side Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Side Area School District 179th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Side Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at South Side Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.01 509th 1302 60.9%
2004 74.12 363rd 1308 72.2%
2005 73.15 340th 1299 73.8%
2006 64.74 600th 1545 61.2%
2007 56.55 819th 1555 47.3%
2008 76.46 301st 1551 80.6%
2009 76.38 299th 1549 80.7%
2010 77.70 266th 1579 83.2%
2011 79.01 237th 1597 85.2%
2012 78.09 274th 1599 82.9%
2013 58.05 818th 1519 46.1%
2014 63.43 656th 1467 55.3%
2015 58.74 731st 1474 50.4%
2016 68.67 553rd 1554 64.4%
2017 71.94 457th 1547 70.5%
2018 70.91 482nd 1530 68.5%
2019 55.35 821st 1544 46.8%
2021 48.98 838th 1433 41.5%
2022 60.41 679th 1534 55.7%
2023 57.47 748th 1534 51.2%
2024 58.01 738th 1526 51.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Side Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.65 546th 1414 61.4%
2024 63.39 526th 1432 63.3%
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Rank History for Female students at South Side Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.72 678th 1488 54.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at South Side Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.40 591st 1043 43.3%
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Rank History for Male students at South Side Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.97 771st 1495 48.4%
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Rank History for White students at South Side Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.37 847th 1236 31.5%
2024 34.72 886th 1229 27.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for South Side Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 615 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1989 624 5 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1990 646 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1991 632 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1992 616 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1993 591 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1994 609 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1995 669 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1996 669 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1997 652 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1998 676 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1999 645 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2000 633 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 639
2001 642 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2002 592 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2003 592 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2004 559 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2005 559 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2006 538 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2007 532 7 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2008 537 7 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2009 519 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 7 529
2010 533 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 8 545
2011 518 4 0 1 0 0 7 0 530
2012 498 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 503
2013 502 1 0 1 0 0 6 0 510
2014 486 0 0 0 2 0 7 0 495
2015 466 0 0 0 2 0 6 0 474
2016 438 0 0 1 2 1 5 0 447
2017 437 0 0 1 2 0 4 0 444
2018 405 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 413
2019 399 1 0 0 1 0 7 0 408
2020 395 0 0 0 1 0 8 0 404
2021 400 0 0 3 2 0 11 0 416
2022 429 0 0 6 2 0 9 0 446
2023 409 0 0 5 1 0 15 0 430
2024 412 0 1 4 1 0 14 0 432

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 Side Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 617 34.0 18.1 n/a
1989 632 34.0 18.5 n/a
1990 647 36.0 17.9 0
1991 633 39.0 16.2 n/a
1992 619 39.0 15.8 n/a
1993 595 35.0 17.0 n/a
1994 612 35.5 17.2 n/a
1995 673 37.0 18.2 n/a
1996 673 37.0 18.2 n/a
1997 660 38.5 17.1 n/a
1998 680 38.5 17.7 n/a
1999 648 39.0 16.6 n/a
2000 639 39.0 16.4 33
2001 647 38.5 16.8 31.2
2002 601 39.5 15.2 28.6
2003 601 39.5 15.2 28.6
2004 569 38.8 14.7 33.4
2005 564 42.5 13.3 30.5
2006 541 42.0 12.9 27.7
2007 544 42.0 13.0 31.8
2008 546 37.1 14.7 28
2009 529 42.2 12.5 32.8
2010 545 43.7 12.4 34.8
2011 530 44.2 11.9 32.5
2012 503 41.6 12.0 30
2013 510 39.8 12.8 33.1
2014 495 39.7 12.4 27.5
2015 474 38.0 12.4 36.7
2016 447 38.0 11.7 37.6
2017 444 35.5 12.5 32
2018 413 34.5 11.9 35.1
2019 408 33.0 12.3 33.8
2020 404 32.0 12.6 28.7
2021 416 33.5 12.3 36.3
2022 446 34.0 13.1 35.2
2023 430 34.5 12.4 30.5
2024 432 34.4 12.5 37.5

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 Side Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 617 34.0 18.1 n/a
1989 632 34.0 18.5 n/a
1990 647 36.0 17.9 0
1991 633 39.0 16.2 n/a
1992 619 39.0 15.8 n/a
1993 595 35.0 17.0 n/a
1994 612 35.5 17.2 n/a
1995 673 37.0 18.2 n/a
1996 673 37.0 18.2 n/a
1997 660 38.5 17.1 n/a
1998 680 38.5 17.7 n/a
1999 648 39.0 16.6 n/a
2000 639 39.0 16.4 33
2001 647 38.5 16.8 31.2
2002 601 39.5 15.2 28.6
2003 601 39.5 15.2 28.6
2004 569 38.8 14.7 33.4
2005 564 42.5 13.3 30.5
2006 541 42.0 12.9 27.7
2007 544 42.0 13.0 31.8
2008 546 37.1 14.7 28
2009 529 42.2 12.5 32.8
2010 545 43.7 12.4 34.8
2011 530 44.2 11.9 32.5
2012 503 41.6 12.0 30
2013 510 39.8 12.8 33.1
2014 495 39.7 12.4 27.5
2015 474 38.0 12.4 36.7
2016 447 38.0 11.7 37.6
2017 444 35.5 12.5 32
2018 413 34.5 11.9 35.1
2019 408 33.0 12.3 33.8
2020 404 32.0 12.6 28.7
2021 416 33.5 12.3 36.3
2022 446 34.0 13.1 35.2
2023 430 34.5 12.4 30.5
2024 432 34.4 12.5 37.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Side Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $209 (0.8%) $24,757 (99.2%) $24,966
2020 $208 (0.8%) $24,638 (99.2%) $24,847
2021 $605 (2.3%) $25,557 (97.7%) $26,163
2022 $1,460 (5.7%) $24,050 (94.3%) $25,510

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Side Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 821st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 748th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (South Side Elementary School)53.258.4
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Side Elementary School)54.851.6
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (South Side Elementary School)45.830.4
 15.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (South Side Elementary School)86.582.8
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Side Elementary School)67.852.2
 15.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (South Side Elementary School)41.260
 18.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Side Elementary School)7262.3
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (South Side Elementary School)46.548.3
 1.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (South Side Elementary School)86.582.8
 3.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Side Elementary School)65.154.9
 10.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students408430
 5.4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic05
Pacific Islander00
White399409
 2.5%
Two or More Races715
 114.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.8%30.5%
 3.4%


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Students who attend South Side Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Side Middle School
High : South Side High School

Students at South Side Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races.

South Side Elementary School ranks 738th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 432 students attended South Side Elementary School.


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