CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Central El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Williamsport Area SD school district, located in South Williamsport, PA with about 462 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 30 teachers, Central El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Central Elementary School is a primary educational institution located in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, serving as a key component of the South Williamsport Area School District. As a community-focused school, it is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for young students, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential skills necessary for future success. The school reflects the district’s "Mountie" identity, fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages student participation and community engagement within the local region.
Situated on West Mountain Avenue, the school benefits from its position within a close-knit suburban community, allowing for strong collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. The institution focuses on a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while promoting a positive school culture. By leveraging the resources of the South Williamsport Area School District, Central Elementary provides its students with a stable and nurturing setting designed to prepare them for the transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Central El Sch at (570) 323-3694 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
South Williamsport, PA 17702-7507
(570) 323-3694
http://www.mounties.k12.pa.us
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in South Williamsport, PA with about 462 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Williamsport Area SD
- Total Students:
- 462
- Teachers:
- 30.53
- 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 schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- 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 462 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.