Is South Side Elementary School a good school?

South Side Elementary School ranks 748 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Side Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 430 students attended South Side Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of South Side Elementary School?

Students at South Side Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of South Side Elementary School attend?

Students who attend South Side Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : South Side Middle School High : South Side High School

South Side Elementary School

Summary:

South Side Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 430 students in grades PK-5 in Hookstown, PA, which is part of the South Side Area School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests and stands out among its peers in the region.

South Side Elementary School's academic performance is impressive, with 48.3% of students proficient or better in Math, 82.8% in Science, and 54.9% in English Language Arts - all exceeding the state averages. The school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (30.47%) and higher spending per student ($25,510) may contribute to its success. Additionally, the school's small student-teacher ratio of 12.4 is lower than the state average, which could also be a factor in its strong academic outcomes. When compared to nearby schools, such as the highly-ranked Bon Meade Elementary School, South Side Elementary School still performs well above the state average, indicating it is a strong institution within its own district.

While South Side Elementary School's overall performance is commendable, the school's lack of racial diversity, with a student population that is 95.12% White, is noteworthy. Additionally, the school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as White students and disabled students, is mixed, suggesting there may be room for improvement in addressing the needs of these groups. Nevertheless, South Side Elementary School's consistent academic excellence and strong funding make it a standout school in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050-1439

(724) 573-9581

District: South Side Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
748^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,510

Students who attend South Side Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	South Side Middle School
High:	South Side High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 430

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Side Elementary School ranks better than 51.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.1%), two or more races (3.5%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare South Side Elementary School employs 34.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Side Elementary School is $25,510.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Side Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Side Elementary School 748^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See South Side Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

South Side Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Side Area School District 206^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Side Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at South Side Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	66.01	509^th	1302	60.9%
2004	74.12	363^rd	1308	72.2%
2005	73.15	340^th	1299	73.8%
2006	64.74	600^th	1545	61.2%
2007	56.55	819^th	1555	47.3%
2008	76.46	301^st	1551	80.6%
2009	76.38	299^th	1549	80.7%
2010	77.70	266^th	1579	83.2%
2011	79.01	237^th	1597	85.2%
2012	78.09	274^th	1599	82.9%
2013	58.05	818^th	1519	46.1%
2014	63.43	656^th	1467	55.3%
2015	58.74	731^st	1474	50.4%
2016	68.67	553^rd	1554	64.4%
2017	71.94	457^th	1547	70.5%
2018	70.91	482^nd	1530	68.5%
2019	55.35	821^st	1544	46.8%
2021	48.98	838^th	1433	41.5%
2022	60.41	679^th	1534	55.7%
2023	57.47	748^th	1534	51.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Side Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.65	546^th	1414	61.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at South Side Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.40	591^st	1043	43.3%

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Rank History for White students at South Side Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.37	847^th	1236	31.5%

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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 Side Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	615	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	617
1989	624	5	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	632
1990	646	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
1991	632	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	633
1992	616	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	619
1993	591	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
1994	609	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	612
1995	669	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	673
1996	669	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	673
1997	652	5	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	660
1998	676	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	680
1999	645	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	648
2000	633	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	639
2001	642	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
2002	592	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	601
2003	592	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	601
2004	559	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
2005	559	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
2006	538	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	541
2007	532	7	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	544
2008	537	7	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	546
2009	519	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	7	529
2010	533	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	8	545
2011	518	4	0	1	0	0	7	0	530
2012	498	2	0	1	0	0	2	0	503
2013	502	1	0	1	0	0	6	0	510
2014	486	0	0	0	2	0	7	0	495
2015	466	0	0	0	2	0	6	0	474
2016	438	0	0	1	2	1	5	0	447
2017	437	0	0	1	2	0	4	0	444
2018	405	0	0	0	0	0	8	0	413
2019	399	1	0	0	1	0	7	0	408
2020	395	0	0	0	1	0	8	0	404
2021	400	0	0	3	2	0	11	0	416
2022	429	0	0	6	2	0	9	0	446
2023	409	0	0	5	1	0	15	0	430

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Side Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	617	34.0	18.1	n/a
1989	632	34.0	18.5	n/a
1990	647	36.0	17.9	0
1991	633	39.0	16.2	n/a
1992	619	39.0	15.8	n/a
1993	595	35.0	17.0	n/a
1994	612	35.5	17.2	n/a
1995	673	37.0	18.2	n/a
1996	673	37.0	18.2	n/a
1997	660	38.5	17.1	n/a
1998	680	38.5	17.7	n/a
1999	648	39.0	16.6	n/a
2000	639	39.0	16.4	33
2001	647	38.5	16.8	31.2
2002	601	39.5	15.2	28.6
2003	601	39.5	15.2	28.6
2004	569	38.8	14.7	33.4
2005	564	42.5	13.3	30.5
2006	541	42.0	12.9	27.7
2007	544	42.0	13.0	31.8
2008	546	37.1	14.7	28
2009	529	42.2	12.5	32.8
2010	545	43.7	12.4	34.8
2011	530	44.2	11.9	32.5
2012	503	41.6	12.0	30
2013	510	39.8	12.8	33.1
2014	495	39.7	12.4	27.5
2015	474	38.0	12.4	36.7
2016	447	38.0	11.7	37.6
2017	444	35.5	12.5	32
2018	413	34.5	11.9	35.1
2019	408	33.0	12.3	33.8
2020	404	32.0	12.6	28.7
2021	416	33.5	12.3	36.3
2022	446	34.0	13.1	35.2
2023	430	34.5	12.4	30.5

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 Side Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	617	34.0	18.1	n/a
1989	632	34.0	18.5	n/a
1990	647	36.0	17.9	0
1991	633	39.0	16.2	n/a
1992	619	39.0	15.8	n/a
1993	595	35.0	17.0	n/a
1994	612	35.5	17.2	n/a
1995	673	37.0	18.2	n/a
1996	673	37.0	18.2	n/a
1997	660	38.5	17.1	n/a
1998	680	38.5	17.7	n/a
1999	648	39.0	16.6	n/a
2000	639	39.0	16.4	33
2001	647	38.5	16.8	31.2
2002	601	39.5	15.2	28.6
2003	601	39.5	15.2	28.6
2004	569	38.8	14.7	33.4
2005	564	42.5	13.3	30.5
2006	541	42.0	12.9	27.7
2007	544	42.0	13.0	31.8
2008	546	37.1	14.7	28
2009	529	42.2	12.5	32.8
2010	545	43.7	12.4	34.8
2011	530	44.2	11.9	32.5
2012	503	41.6	12.0	30
2013	510	39.8	12.8	33.1
2014	495	39.7	12.4	27.5
2015	474	38.0	12.4	36.7
2016	447	38.0	11.7	37.6
2017	444	35.5	12.5	32
2018	413	34.5	11.9	35.1
2019	408	33.0	12.3	33.8
2020	404	32.0	12.6	28.7
2021	416	33.5	12.3	36.3
2022	446	34.0	13.1	35.2
2023	430	34.5	12.4	30.5

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 Side Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$209 (0.8%)	$24,757 (99.2%)	$24,966
2020	$208 (0.8%)	$24,638 (99.2%)	$24,847
2021	$605 (2.3%)	$25,557 (97.7%)	$26,163
2022	$1,460 (5.7%)	$24,050 (94.3%)	$25,510

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Side Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 821^st of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 748^th of 1534 Elementary schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (South Side Elementary School)	53.2	58.4	5.2%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Side Elementary School)	54.8	51.6	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (South Side Elementary School)	45.8	30.4	15.4%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (South Side Elementary School)	86.5	82.8	3.7%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Side Elementary School)	67.8	52.2	15.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (South Side Elementary School)	41.2	60	18.8%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Side Elementary School)	72	62.3	9.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (South Side Elementary School)	46.5	48.3	1.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (South Side Elementary School)	86.5	82.8	3.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Side Elementary School)	65.1	54.9	10.2%
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	408	430	5.4%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	5
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	399	409	2.5%
Two or More Races	7	15	114.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.8%	30.5%	3.4%

Schools Near South Side Elementary School

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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 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th 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 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4949 State Route 151	Hookstown	15050	Beaver County	South Side Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 573-9581	430	35	12.4	30.5%	409 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	57.5	748^th of 1534 public elementary schools	51.2%		60.4	679^th of 1534 public elementary schools	55.7%	69	58.4	30.4	60.0				48.3	82.8		82.8	51.6	52.2	62.3				54.9	$25,510	$1,460	$24,050
Midland El/Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	173 7th St	Midland	15059	Beaver County	Midland Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 643-8650	211	18	11.9	57.3%	116 (55.0%)	45 (21.3%)	11 (5.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (18.0%)	36	1069^th of 1534 public elementary schools	30.3%		43.7	986^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.7%	83	24.0	33.4	75.0	9.5	22.7	31.3	28.8	60.0	68.8	64.5	50.0	40.0	58.3	47.6	45.4	62.5	50.0	$19,828	$2,703	$17,126
Independence Elementary School	Public	K-4	103 School Road	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Hopewell Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 375-3201	253	19	13.0	46.2%	232 (91.7%)	3 (1.2%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	69.8	497^th of 1534 public elementary schools	67.6%		68.2	537^th of 1534 public elementary schools	65.0%	40	69.0	37.2					53.8	82.0		82.0	76.4	66.7					71.7	$17,532	$1,368	$16,164
Hopewell Elementary School	Public	K-4	3000 Kane Road	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Hopewell Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 375-1111	354	21	17.0	35.3%	304 (85.9%)	12 (3.4%)	17 (4.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.1%)	61.1	670^th of 1534 public elementary schools	56.3%		74.5	402^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	73.8%	268	59.7	40.5					49.0	83.5		83.5	57.1	62.0					59.9	$14,452	$651	$13,801
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	343 Ridgemont Dr	Midland	15059	Beaver County	Western Beaver County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 643-9680	342	22	15.4	48.0%	305 (89.2%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.2%)	64.1	616^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.8%		66.5	565^th of 1534 public elementary schools	63.2%	51	57.2	37.0	24.4				39.0	92.6		92.6	66.7	68.5	75.5				70.2	$18,730	$847	$17,883
Aliquippa Elementary School	Public	K-6	800 Twenty-First Street	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Aliquippa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 857-7500	474	50	9.4	85.7%	56 (11.8%)	307 (64.8%)	36 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	74 (15.6%)	4.6	1489^th of 1534 public elementary schools	2.9%		5.3	1463^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	4.6%	26	11.3	8.6	2.9	2.9			6.1	34.5		34.5	17.0	13.8	9.0	11.5			12.5	$23,054	$1,287	$21,767
Center Grange Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	225 Center Grange Rd	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 775-5600	457	30	15.2	18.4%	376 (82.3%)	30 (6.6%)	26 (5.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	20 (4.4%)								(n/a)																		$16,027	$751	$15,276
Margaret Ross Elementary School	Public	K-4	1955 Maratta Rd	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Hopewell Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 375-2956	219	15	14.3	39.3%	184 (84.0%)	8 (3.7%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	20 (9.1%)	72.7	437^th of 1534 public elementary schools	71.5%		80	289^th of 1534 public elementary schools	81.2%	148	73.9	56.0					64.6	81.7		81.7	76.0	56.0					65.6	$17,966	$1,198	$16,768
Todd Lane Elementary School	Public	3-5	113 Todd Ln	Monaca	15061	Beaver County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 775-1050	493	36	13.7	28.0%	415 (84.2%)	41 (8.3%)	13 (2.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.9%)	63.6	626^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.2%		72.2	448^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.8%	178	57.0	62.4	47.7				55.7	81.1		81.1	56.8	63.0	51.9				57.2	$15,916	$746	$15,170
Bon Meade Elementary School	Public	K-4	1595 Brodhead Rd	Moon township	15108	Allegheny County	Moon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 264-9440	594	38	15.8	15.7%	486 (81.8%)	24 (4.0%)	22 (3.7%)	33 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.9%)	89.9	97^th of 1534 public elementary schools	93.7%		91.8	62^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	96.0%	35	75.4	88.4					81.4	96.2		96.2	77.2	83.7					80.2	$17,513	$356	$17,158

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