Enrollment
390
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Side El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Side El Sch
South Side El Sch is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hookstown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 390 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 390 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 546 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #508, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Side Area Sd spends $23,436 per pupil, 30% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
South Side Area Sd also operates South Side Hs (272 students) and South Side Ms (196 students) alongside South Side El Sch.
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 Side El Sch compares
South Side El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,436
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Side Area Sd, which includes South Side El Sch.
$23,436
Per student
+30%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 56.6%
Federal 7.2%
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 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
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other 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 (~390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hookstown on the city page.
Is South Side El Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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