Below Average
#2433 of 2,846 schools in PA
South Side EL Sch
Elementary School · Central Dauphin Sd · Harrisburg, PA
A Central Dauphin Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
4525 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17111
- Math 27% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Side EL Sch score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Side EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,761/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harrisburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,314
Median home value
$225,500
Median rent
$1,309/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 6,146 | Compare → |
| Phillips EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Infinity CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Lawnton EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 285 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Central Dauphin Sd
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #19 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Side EL Sch is listed in Central Dauphin SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Side EL Sch
South Side EL Sch is a public elementary school in Harrisburg, PA, part of Central Dauphin Sd, serving approximately 676 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,433 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Side EL Sch
What grades does South Side EL Sch serve?
South Side EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend South Side EL Sch?
South Side EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 676 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side EL Sch is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Side EL Sch rank in PA?
South Side EL Sch ranks #2,433 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is South Side EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
South Side EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Side EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Side EL Sch has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Side EL Sch a charter school?
No, South Side EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Side EL Sch a Title I school?
No, South Side EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Side EL Sch?
100.0% of students at South Side EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 676
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (717) 657-3204
- Area population (ZIP 17111)
- 35,818
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17111; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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