- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Park, PA
South Park Elem Center
Federal NCES profile for South Park Elem Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422206000583
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Park Elem Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in South Park · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Park Elem Center has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Park Elem Center ranks #2 of 3 public schools in South Park, PA.
School address
District: South Park Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422206000583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
South Park Elem Center held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.7 → 56.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 422206000583 · South Park, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 14.9:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: South Park Ms (580 students)
South Park Elem Center held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.7 → 56.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Park Elem Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Park Elem Center
731 students
- South Park Ms
South Park Ms
580 students
- South Park Shs
South Park Shs
553 students
What this shows South Park Elem Center reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Park Elem Center compares
South Park Elem Center 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 41% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,251
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 731 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Asian 10.8%
African American 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, South Park Elem Center is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Park Sd reports $17,251 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Park Elem Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Park Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Park Elem Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in South Park
1 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 (~731 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Park Elem Center
How many students attend South Park Elem Center?
South Park Elem Center has 731 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Park, PA. CCD year-over-year: 679 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Park Elem Center?
The student-teacher ratio at South Park Elem Center is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Park Elem Center?
34.2% of students at South Park Elem Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Park Elem Center?
The largest demographic group at South Park Elem Center is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in South Park, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Park Elem Center?
South Park Elem Center has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Park Elem Center rank among public schools in South Park?
By Resource Investment Index, South Park Elem Center ranks #2 of 3 public schools in South Park, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Park Sd?
Besides South Park Elem Center, South Park Sd also operates South Park Ms (580 students) and South Park Shs (553 students). See the South Park Sd district page for the complete list.