- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hookstown, PA
South Side El Sch
Federal NCES profile for South Side El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422223006568
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Side El Sch earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hookstown · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Side El Sch has class sizes smaller than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Side El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hookstown, PA.
School address
District: South Side Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422223006568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
South Side El Sch held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 422223006568 · Hookstown, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 11.5:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: South Side Hs (272 students)
South Side El Sch held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Side El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Side El Sch
390 students
- South Side Hs
South Side Hs
272 students
- South Side Ms
South Side Ms
196 students
What this shows South Side El Sch reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Side El Sch compares
South Side El Sch 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 50% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 21% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$24,426
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.9, South Side El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Side Area Sd reports $24,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Side El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Side Hs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Side El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other 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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Side El Sch
How many students attend South Side El Sch?
South Side El Sch has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hookstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side El Sch is 11.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Side El Sch?
29.3% of students at South Side El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Side El Sch?
The largest demographic group at South Side El Sch is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Hookstown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Side El Sch?
South Side El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Side El Sch rank among public schools in Hookstown?
By Resource Investment Index, South Side El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hookstown, 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 Side Area Sd?
Besides South Side El Sch, South Side Area Sd also operates South Side Hs (272 students) and South Side Ms (196 students). See the South Side Area Sd district page for the complete list.