Enrollment
731
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Park Elem Center compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Park Elem Center
South Park Elem Center is a mid-sized elementary school in South Park, Pennsylvania, enrolling 731 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 731 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 541 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #423, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 731 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among South Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Park Ms (580 students): South Park Elem Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 14.9:1).
South Park Sd also operates South Park Ms (580 students) and South Park Shs (553 students) alongside South Park Elem Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Park Elem Center compares
South Park Elem Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Park Sd, which includes South Park Elem Center.
$16,661
Per student
-7%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.1%
State 34.5%
Federal 5.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~731 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in South Park on the city page.
Is South Park Elem Center a good school?
South Park Elem Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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