SOUTH PARK ELEM CENTER
South Park Elem Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Park SD school district, located in South Park, PA with about 642 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 39 teachers, South Park Elem Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
South Park Elementary Center is a public school located in South Park, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 2 through 4. As part of the South Park School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The curriculum is designed to meet the foundational needs of elementary-aged children, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while incorporating technology and enrichment activities to prepare students for their future educational transitions.
The school community places a strong emphasis on the "Eagle Pride" philosophy, which encourages students to embody traits such as respect, responsibility, and kindness. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, South Park Elementary Center aims to build a strong partnership between students, teachers, and families. Through its dedicated staff and community-focused approach, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued and equipped with the necessary skills to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact South Park Elem Center at (412) 655-3111 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
South Park, PA 15129-8885
(412) 655-3111
http://spec.sparksd.org/
SOUTH PARK ELEM CENTER is a public Title I school in South Park, PA with about 642 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Park SD
- Total Students:
- 642
- Teachers:
- 39.41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 642 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH PARK ELEM CENTER is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.2%
- Black or African American
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.