- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Park, PA
South Park Ms
Federal NCES profile for South Park Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422206006906
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Park Ms earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in South Park · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Park Ms has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Park Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in South Park, PA.
School address
District: South Park Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422206006906 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
South Park Ms held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 422206006906 · South Park, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 14.9:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: South Park Elem Center (731 students)
South Park Ms held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Park Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Park Ele
South Park Elem Center
731 students
- This school
South Park Ms
580 students
- South Park Shs
South Park Shs
553 students
What this shows South Park Ms reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Park Ms compares
South Park Ms 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 | 31.1% | ▼ 46% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 32% | - | - |
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.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
28.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Asian 7.2%
African American 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, South Park Ms is less 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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Elem Center | Larger | 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 Ms'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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Park Ms
How many students attend South Park Ms?
South Park Ms has 580 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Park, PA. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Park Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at South Park Ms 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 Ms?
31.1% of students at South Park Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Park Ms?
The largest demographic group at South Park Ms is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in South Park, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Park Ms?
South Park Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Ms rank among public schools in South Park?
By Resource Investment Index, South Park Ms ranks #3 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 Ms, South Park Sd also operates South Park Elem Center (731 students) and South Park Shs (553 students). See the South Park Sd district page for the complete list.