- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canonsburg, PA
South Central El
Federal NCES profile for South Central El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420489004937
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Central El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Canonsburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Central El has class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Central El ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Canonsburg, PA.
School address
District: Canon-Mcmillan Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420489004937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
South Central El held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 420489004937 · Canonsburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 15:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Canon-Mcmillan Shs (1,660 students)
South Central El held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Central El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canon-Mcmillan
Canon-Mcmillan Shs
1,660 students
- Canonsburg Ms
Canonsburg Ms
836 students
- Muse El Sch
Muse El Sch
759 students
- This school 450
South Central El
450 students
- North Strabane 415
North Strabane Intrmd Sch
415 students
- Cecil Intrmd S 412
Cecil Intrmd Sch
412 students
What this shows South Central El reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Central El compares
South Central El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 31% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,313
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, South Central El is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Canon-Mcmillan Sd reports $14,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Central El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon-Mcmillan Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canonsburg Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Muse El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Strabane Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecil Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Central El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Canonsburg
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Central El
How many students attend South Central El?
South Central El has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canonsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Central El?
The student-teacher ratio at South Central El is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Central El?
39.9% of students at South Central El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Central El?
The largest demographic group at South Central El is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Canonsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Central El?
South Central El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Central El rank among elementary schools in Canonsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, South Central El ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Canonsburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Canonsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Canon-Mcmillan Sd?
Besides South Central El, Canon-Mcmillan Sd also operates Canon-Mcmillan Shs (1,660 students), Canonsburg Ms (836 students), and Muse El Sch (759 students). See the Canon-Mcmillan Sd district page for the complete list.