SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Southside El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Huntingdon Area SD school district, located in Huntingdon, PA with about 385 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Southside El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Southside Elementary School, located on Station Road in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Huntingdon Area School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the early academic and social development of children in the community, typically providing instruction from kindergarten through the early elementary grades. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while also prioritizing the social-emotional growth of its students.

The school is situated in a quiet, accessible area of Huntingdon, serving as a hub for local families. Its educational approach is generally characterized by a commitment to community engagement and individualized attention, aiming to build a strong academic base before students transition to the middle and high school levels within the district. Through its dedicated staff and extracurricular offerings, Southside Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to develop both their intellect and their character in a safe, nurturing setting.

For more information, contact Southside El Sch at (814) 627-1100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.