South Central Elementary

Public K-4

 230 S Central Ave
       Canonsburg, PA  15317-1552


(724) 745-4475

District: Canon-McMillan School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
507th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,837 Help


Students who attend South Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Canonsburg Middle School
    North Strabane Intrmd School
High:    Canon-McMillan Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  431

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.8%
Two or more races:
8.6%
African American:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.1% Help


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Compare Details South Central Elementary ranks better than 66.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Canon-McMillan School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.8%), two or more races (8.6%), African American (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Canon-McMillan School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Central Elementary is 14.3, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Canon-McMillan School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Central Elementary is $13,837, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Canon-McMillan School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Central Elementary 507th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See South Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Disabled students:
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Canon-McMillan School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Canon-McMillan School District 39th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Central Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.12 625th 1302 52.0%
2006 54.10 855th 1545 44.7%
2007 78.47 274th 1555 82.4%
2008 69.74 488th 1551 68.5%
2009 80.66 187th 1549 87.9%
2010 82.27 146th 1579 90.8%
2011 78.04 252nd 1597 84.2%
2012 77.76 286th 1599 82.1%
2013 78.91 265th 1519 82.6%
2014 80.45 206th 1467 86.0%
2015 77.49 315th 1474 78.6%
2016 79.44 287th 1554 81.5%
2017 79.69 295th 1547 80.9%
2018 75.94 360th 1530 76.5%
2019 85.48 154th 1544 90.0%
2021 66.31 506th 1433 64.7%
2022 75.74 368th 1534 76.0%
2023 69.51 507th 1534 66.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.21 312th 1414 77.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at South Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.10 299th 1043 71.3%
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Rank History for White students at South Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.54 563rd 1236 54.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for South Central Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 291 74 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1989 303 57 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1990 319 66 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1991 233 68 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1992 231 77 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1993 255 86 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1994 294 44 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1995 320 34 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1996 320 34 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1997 342 37 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1998 361 34 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1999 356 40 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 402
2000 301 51 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2001 283 46 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2002 262 44 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 311
2003 262 44 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 311
2004 199 34 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 240
2005 328 34 5 8 1 n/a n/a 0 376
2006 327 28 8 9 2 n/a n/a 0 374
2007 353 33 11 10 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2008 366 35 10 11 2 n/a n/a 0 424
2009 355 29 9 6 2 n/a n/a 8 409
2010 404 20 8 9 0 n/a n/a 12 453
2011 407 15 7 9 0 0 23 0 461
2012 397 20 8 9 0 0 20 0 454
2013 379 17 6 9 0 0 34 0 445
2014 362 26 4 13 0 0 26 0 431
2015 354 41 5 12 0 1 24 0 437
2016 339 37 7 10 0 1 29 0 423
2017 350 36 9 12 0 0 34 0 441
2018 357 39 9 11 0 0 34 0 450
2019 357 23 13 11 0 0 38 0 442
2020 329 24 10 11 0 0 83 0 457
2021 365 27 11 12 0 0 38 0 453
2022 348 30 12 13 0 0 34 0 437
2023 344 31 11 8 0 0 37 0 431

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 368 23.7 15.5 n/a
1989 363 25.1 14.4 n/a
1990 388 26.5 14.6 0
1991 304 20.4 14.9 n/a
1992 310 19.5 15.8 n/a
1993 343 16.0 21.4 n/a
1994 340 19.0 17.9 n/a
1995 354 19.5 18.2 n/a
1996 354 19.5 18.2 n/a
1997 379 19.5 19.4 n/a
1998 395 22.5 17.6 n/a
1999 402 22.5 17.9 n/a
2000 353 25.0 14.1 44.5
2001 330 22.0 15.0 43.9
2002 311 18.3 17.0 35.7
2003 311 18.3 17.0 35.7
2004 240 15.0 16.0 54.2
2005 376 22.8 16.5 29.5
2006 374 22.4 16.7 28.1
2007 408 23.8 17.1 28.7
2008 424 21.0 20.2 28.1
2009 409 23.3 17.5 28.4
2010 453 26.4 17.1 29
2011 461 30.1 15.3 27.8
2012 454 28.6 15.8 28.6
2013 445 28.5 15.6 31.2
2014 431 29.2 14.7 34.8
2015 437 28.0 15.6 34.6
2016 423 30.0 14.1 35.2
2017 441 28.5 15.4 41.3
2018 450 28.3 15.9 36.4
2019 442 30.2 14.6 37.1
2020 457 31.1 14.6 37.4
2021 453 31.9 14.1 36.9
2022 437 31.2 14.0 38.4
2023 431 30.1 14.3 44.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 368 23.7 15.5 n/a
1989 363 25.1 14.4 n/a
1990 388 26.5 14.6 0
1991 304 20.4 14.9 n/a
1992 310 19.5 15.8 n/a
1993 343 16.0 21.4 n/a
1994 340 19.0 17.9 n/a
1995 354 19.5 18.2 n/a
1996 354 19.5 18.2 n/a
1997 379 19.5 19.4 n/a
1998 395 22.5 17.6 n/a
1999 402 22.5 17.9 n/a
2000 353 25.0 14.1 44.5
2001 330 22.0 15.0 43.9
2002 311 18.3 17.0 35.7
2003 311 18.3 17.0 35.7
2004 240 15.0 16.0 54.2
2005 376 22.8 16.5 29.5
2006 374 22.4 16.7 28.1
2007 408 23.8 17.1 28.7
2008 424 21.0 20.2 28.1
2009 409 23.3 17.5 28.4
2010 453 26.4 17.1 29
2011 461 30.1 15.3 27.8
2012 454 28.6 15.8 28.6
2013 445 28.5 15.6 31.2
2014 431 29.2 14.7 34.8
2015 437 28.0 15.6 34.6
2016 423 30.0 14.1 35.2
2017 441 28.5 15.4 41.3
2018 450 28.3 15.9 36.4
2019 442 30.2 14.6 37.1
2020 457 31.1 14.6 37.4
2021 453 31.9 14.1 36.9
2022 437 31.2 14.0 38.4
2023 431 30.1 14.3 44.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Central Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $221 (1.8%) $11,793 (98.2%) $12,014
2020 $595 (3.2%) $18,148 (96.8%) $18,743
2021 $8,908 (69.4%) $3,921 (30.6%) $12,829
2022 $920 (6.6%) $12,916 (93.3%) $13,837

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Central Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 154th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 507th of 1534 Elementary schools
 23.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (South Central Elementary)81.556.5
 25%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Central Elementary)7760
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (South Central Elementary)79.755.3
 24.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (South Central Elementary)97.387.1
 10.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Elementary)83.870.2
 13.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (South Central Elementary)80.655.9
 24.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (South Central Elementary)97.387.1
 10.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Central Elementary)80.665.1
 15.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students442431
 2.5%
African American2331
 34.8%
American Indian00
Asian1311
 15.4%
Hispanic118
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White357344
 3.6%
Two or More Races3837
 2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.1%44.1%
 7%


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South Central Elementary ranks 507th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at South Central Elementary are 80% White, 9% Two or more races, 7% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 431 students attended South Central Elementary.


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