Central El Sch

555 W Mountain Ave
South Williamsport, PA 17702

www.mounties.k12.pa.us

440 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

440

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	13
Black	11
Asian	4
Two or More	16

White
396 (90.0 %)
Two or More
16 (3.6 %)
Hispanic
13 (3.0 %)
Black
11 (2.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Williamsport Area SD
Phone:	(570)323-3694
Website:	http://www.mounties.k12.pa.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 1