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South Side Elementary School (Closed 2018)

1135 Race St
Connellsville, PA 15425
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(16-17)
30-34%
46%
(16-17)
40-44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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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