At a glance
Reported students
347
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
400.5
Southside El Sch: 347 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 250
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.2:1
What the reported data says about Southside El Sch
Southside El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Huntingdon. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Huntingdon Area SD. NCES reports 347 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (95.4%) and multiracial (2.9%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Southside El Sch
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 22%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95.4%
- Hispanic0.9%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Huntingdon Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Standing Stone El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
382 reported students
Huntingdon Area MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
419 reported students
Huntingdon Area SHS
High · Grades 09–12
546 reported students
Public schools near Southside El Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Day CS High · Charter · New Day CS | 07–12 | 139 | 2.6 mi |
| Huntingdon Area SHS High · Huntingdon Area SD | 09–12 | 546 | 3.8 mi |
| Huntingdon Area MS Middle · Huntingdon Area SD | 06–08 | 419 | 3.9 mi |
| Standing Stone El Sch Elementary · Huntingdon Area SD | KG–05 | 382 | 4 mi |
| Juniata Valley El Sch Elementary · Juniata Valley SD | KG–05 | 285 | 6.8 mi |
| Williamsburg Community El Sch Elementary · Williamsburg Community SD | KG–06 | 243 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southside El Sch
What grades does Southside El Sch serve?
Southside El Sch reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Huntingdon Area SD.
How many students attend Southside El Sch?
Southside El Sch reported 347 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 250 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southside El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 347 students and 29.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southside El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southside El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Huntingdon Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Southside El Sch in?
Southside El Sch is part of Huntingdon Area SD, based in Huntingdon, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southside El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Day CS (2.6 mi), Huntingdon Area SHS (3.8 mi), Huntingdon Area MS (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.