Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
262 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
60%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend South Side Elementary School?
262 students attend South Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Side Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Side Elementary School offer ?
South Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Side Elementary School part of?
South Side Elementary School is part of Connellsville Area School District.
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