Serving 552 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Southern Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern Elementary School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southern Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1048 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Elementary School's ranking?
Southern Elementary School is ranked #1048 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Southern Elementary School often compared to?
Southern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shrewsbury Elementary School, Stewartstown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Southern Elementary School?
552 students attend Southern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Southern Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Elementary School?
Southern Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southern Elementary School offer ?
Southern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Elementary School part of?
Southern Elementary School is part of Southern York County School District.
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