South Side El Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17111 · Central Dauphin SD
#1297 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#38177 of 50,301 nationally
About South Side El Sch
South Side El Sch is a public elementary located in Harrisburg, in the Central Dauphin SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 603 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1297th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (70th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 603.
There are 36 schools in Harrisburg; South Side El Sch ranks 24th of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)112.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Side El Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 112.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Side El Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Dauphin East SHS
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,573 students · 813 m away
Central Dauphin East MS
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students · 1.2 km away
Phillips El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students · 1.3 km away
Central Dauphin MS
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
834 students · 1.7 km away
Infinity CS
Harrisburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
256 students · 1.7 km away
Lawnton El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students · 2.0 km away
Susquehanna Twp MS
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
820 students · 2.4 km away
Paxtang El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students · 2.9 km away
Rutherford El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students · 3.1 km away
North Side El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
722 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
East Stroudsburg El Sch
East Stroudsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students
Muhlenberg El Sch
Allentown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
New Hanover-Upper Frederick El
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
606 students
Jamison El Sch
Jamison · Public elementary · Grades K–6
599 students
Twin Rivers El Sch
McKeesport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
607 students
Finletter Thomas K Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
607 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Side El Sch a good school?
South Side El Sch has a Success Index (US) of 30.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1297 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Side El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
South Side El Sch ranks #1297 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #38177 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Side El Sch?
South Side El Sch had 603 students in 2025.
Is South Side El Sch a elementary school or a high school?
South Side El Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Side El Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Side El Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.