South Park Elementary Center

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South Park Elementary Center ranks 622 nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Park Elementary Center is a public elementary school in South Park, Pennsylvania, serving 679 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the West Jefferson Hills School District, which is ranked 175 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

South Park Elementary Center consistently performs above the state average on PSSA tests, with proficiency rates of 61.1% in English Language Arts, 52.8% in Math, and 82.1% in Science - significantly higher than the state averages. The school's diverse student population is 80.12% White, 8.39% African American, 7.22% Asian, and 2.36% Hispanic, which is more diverse than nearby schools like Whitehall Elementary School and Bethel Memorial Elementary School. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (34.76%) compared to the state average, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status.

Compared to nearby schools, South Park Elementary Center generally outperforms them in academic metrics, particularly in Math and Science. For example, Benjamin Franklin Elementary and William Penn Elementary in the Bethel Park School District have even higher academic performance than South Park Elementary Center. However, the school's performance for its White and Disabled student subgroups is slightly lower than the overall school performance, while its performance for Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students is relatively strong.

Detail:

Public K-4

2001 Eagle Pride Lane
South Park, PA 15129-8885

(412) 655-3111

District: South Park School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
622^nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,844

Students who attend South Park Elementary Center usually attend:

Middle:	South Park Middle School
High:	South Park Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 679

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.1%

African American:

8.4%

Asian:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Park Elementary Center ranks better than 59.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.7. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.1%), African American (8.4%), Asian (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Park Elementary Center is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare South Park Elementary Center employs 49.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Park Elementary Center is $18,844.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Park Elementary Center:

SchoolDigger ranks South Park Elementary Center 622^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See South Park Elementary Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

South Park School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Park School District 175^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Park Elementary Center

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Rank History for all students at South Park Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2006	69.10	494^th	1545	68.0%
2007	68.36	529^th	1555	66.0%
2008	65.16	616^th	1551	60.3%
2009	58.08	797^th	1549	48.5%
2010	67.52	564^th	1579	64.3%
2011	72.71	412^th	1597	74.2%
2012	73.59	432^nd	1599	73.0%
2013	70.00	499^th	1519	67.1%
2014	74.35	382^nd	1467	74.0%
2015	68.66	514^th	1474	65.1%
2016	67.84	571^st	1554	63.3%
2017	73.73	414^th	1547	73.2%
2018	65.09	634^th	1530	58.6%
2019	57.37	787^th	1544	49.0%
2021	65.61	525^th	1433	63.4%
2022	70.07	495^th	1534	67.7%
2023	63.70	622^nd	1534	59.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Park Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.81	383^rd	1414	72.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at South Park Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.13	516^th	1043	50.5%

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Rank History for White students at South Park Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.41	646^th	1236	47.7%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for South Park Elementary Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	798	34	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	839
2003	798	34	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	839
2004	748	31	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	786
2005	706	40	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	751
2006	697	40	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	745
2007	700	41	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	752
2008	697	41	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	747
2009	709	35	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	752
2010	714	28	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	749
2011	672	26	6	7	0	0	8	0	719
2012	653	26	5	5	0	0	13	0	702
2013	634	28	4	1	0	0	16	0	683
2014	616	28	1	2	0	0	19	0	666
2015	586	21	3	3	0	0	19	0	632
2016	684	28	4	5	0	0	24	0	745
2017	559	29	6	10	0	0	25	0	629
2018	566	32	7	10	0	3	24	0	642
2019	552	23	8	6	0	5	29	0	623
2020	572	31	12	6	1	4	26	0	652
2021	559	29	34	11	2	4	14	0	653
2022	581	36	42	10	1	3	13	0	686
2023	544	57	49	16	0	2	11	0	679

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Park Elementary Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	839	37.5	22.4	12.2
2003	839	37.5	22.4	12.2
2004	786	36.5	21.5	0
2005	751	38.3	19.6	13.6
2006	745	39.3	19.0	15.7
2007	752	43.7	17.2	17.8
2008	747	39.2	19.1	19.8
2009	752	38.7	19.4	17
2010	749	39.1	19.1	19.4
2011	719	46.0	15.5	22.3
2012	702	43.5	16.1	24.1
2013	683	42.3	16.1	25.2
2014	666	42.1	15.7	24.2
2015	632	39.0	16.2	27.7
2016	745	50.0	14.9	18.9
2017	629	38.4	16.3	19.6
2018	642	39.4	16.2	18.1
2019	623	39.4	15.8	27.6
2020	652	42.6	15.2	26.5
2021	653	42.1	15.4	30.9
2022	686	48.3	14.1	29.9
2023	679	49.6	13.6	34.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Park Elementary Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	839	37.5	22.4	12.2
2003	839	37.5	22.4	12.2
2004	786	36.5	21.5	0
2005	751	38.3	19.6	13.6
2006	745	39.3	19.0	15.7
2007	752	43.7	17.2	17.8
2008	747	39.2	19.1	19.8
2009	752	38.7	19.4	17
2010	749	39.1	19.1	19.4
2011	719	46.0	15.5	22.3
2012	702	43.5	16.1	24.1
2013	683	42.3	16.1	25.2
2014	666	42.1	15.7	24.2
2015	632	39.0	16.2	27.7
2016	745	50.0	14.9	18.9
2017	629	38.4	16.3	19.6
2018	642	39.4	16.2	18.1
2019	623	39.4	15.8	27.6
2020	652	42.6	15.2	26.5
2021	653	42.1	15.4	30.9
2022	686	48.3	14.1	29.9
2023	679	49.6	13.6	34.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Park Elementary Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$589 (4.1%)	$13,870 (95.9%)	$14,459
2020	$641 (3.2%)	$19,138 (96.8%)	$19,779
2021	$820 (4.6%)	$17,016 (95.4%)	$17,837
2022	$1,170 (6.2%)	$17,674 (93.8%)	$18,844

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Park Elementary Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 787^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 622^nd of 1534 Elementary schools	10.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (South Park Elementary Center)	55.2	58.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Park Elementary Center)	71.7	64.9	6.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (South Park Elementary Center)	43.1	46.9	3.8%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (South Park Elementary Center)	84.5	82.1	2.4%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Park Elementary Center)	68.1	57.4	10.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (South Park Elementary Center)	48.9	52.8	3.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (South Park Elementary Center)	84.5	82.1	2.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Park Elementary Center)	69.9	61.1	8.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	623	679	9%
African American	23	57	147.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	49	512.5%
Hispanic	6	16	166.7%
Pacific Islander	5	2	60%
White	552	544	1.4%
Two or More Races	29	11	62.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.6%	34.8%	7.1%

Schools Near South Park Elementary Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Park Elementary Center	Public	K-4	2001 Eagle Pride Lane	South Park	15129	Allegheny County	South Park School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 655-3111	679	50	13.6	34.8%	544 (80.1%)	57 (8.4%)	16 (2.4%)	49 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	11 (1.6%)	63.7	622^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	59.5%		70.1	495^th of 1534 public elementary schools	67.7%	127	58.6	46.9			52.8	82.1	82.1	64.9	57.4			61.1	$18,844	$1,170	$17,674
Gill Hall Elementary School	Public	K-2	829 Gill Hall Rd	Jefferson Hills	15025	Allegheny County	West Jefferson Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 655-4732	403	24	16.5	29.3%	311 (77.2%)	11 (2.7%)	12 (3.0%)	44 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (6.0%)								(n/a)													$12,473	$488	$11,985
McClellan Elementary School	Public	K-2	360 School Ln	Pittsburgh	15236	Allegheny County	West Jefferson Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 655-2700	383	24	15.7	26.6%	290 (75.7%)	13 (3.4%)	10 (2.6%)	46 (12.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.5%)								(n/a)													$14,257	$488	$13,768
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-4	5400 Florida Ave	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 854-8741	327	24	13.4	19.6%	262 (80.1%)	13 (4.0%)	14 (4.3%)	20 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.5%)	86.6	165^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.2%		86.4	174^th of 1534 public elementary schools	88.7%	9	70.0	78.6			74.3	90.0	90.0	82.9	77.1			80.0	$42	$01	$41
Jefferson Hills Intermediate School	Public	3-5	875 Old Clairton Rd	Jefferson Hills	15025	Allegheny County	West Jefferson Hills School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 655-4163	761	45	16.7	23.8%	629 (82.7%)	13 (1.7%)	13 (1.7%)	75 (9.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.8%)	83.3	218^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.8%		81.6	260^th of 1534 public elementary schools	83.1%	42	84.0	63.2	72.6		73.3	84.7	84.7	81.9	61.6	75.6		73.1	$14,683	$644	$14,039
William Penn Elementary School	Public	K-4	110 Woodlet Ln	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 854-8522	183	16	11.6	14.8%	156 (85.2%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.7%)	8 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.1%)	94.6	13^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.2%		94.2	16^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.0%	3	90.3	97.2			94.0	100.0	100.0	83.9	86.2			85.1	$101	$03	$97
McAnnulty Elementary School	Public	K	5151 McAnnulty Road	Pittsburgh	15236	Allegheny County	Baldwin-Whitehall School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 714-2020	435	29	15.0	43.9%	252 (57.9%)	21 (4.8%)	8 (1.8%)	127 (29.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.2%)								(n/a)													$14,356	$585	$13,770
Ringgold Elementary School North	Public	K-4	3685 Finleyville-Elrama Rd	Finleyville	15332	Washington County	Ringgold School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 348-7205	360	30	12.1	100.0%	323 (89.7%)	6 (1.7%)	11 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.7%)	61.4	663^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	56.8%		53.9	817^th of 1534 public elementary schools	46.7%	154	61.9	51.8			56.0	82.4	82.4	66.1	44.7			54.0	$15,611	$803	$14,808
J.E. Harrison Education Center	Public	3-6	129 Windvale Dr	Pittsburgh	15236	Allegheny County	Baldwin-Whitehall School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 885-7530	1,143	73	15.6	58.4%	643 (56.3%)	90 (7.9%)	38 (3.3%)	295 (25.8%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	73 (6.4%)	60	702^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	54.2%		56.3	760^th of 1534 public elementary schools	50.5%	58	60.6	44.3	55.1	32.3	43.8	74.1	74.1	62.5	62.1	53.9	60.1	59.9	$13,025	$573	$12,452
Whitehall Elementary School	Public	1-2	4900 Curry Rd	Pittsburgh	15236	Allegheny County	Baldwin-Whitehall School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 885-7525	862	47	18.3	48.7%	519 (60.2%)	45 (5.2%)	17 (2.0%)	246 (28.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.8%)	73.7	414^th of 1534 public elementary schools	73.0%		75.3	376^th of 1534 public elementary schools	75.5%	38	61.6	69.9	54.6		62.4	83.9	83.9	59.2	66.7	69.2		65.0	$12,719	$603	$12,116

Frequently Asked Questions about South Park Elementary Center

Is South Park Elementary Center a good school?

South Park Elementary Center ranks 622^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of South Park Elementary Center attend?

Students who attend South Park Elementary Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Park Middle School
High : South Park Senior High School

What district is South Park Elementary Center in?

South Park School District

What is the racial makeup of South Park Elementary Center?

Students at South Park Elementary Center are 80% White, 8% African American, 7% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend South Park Elementary Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 679 students attended South Park Elementary Center.

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