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Elementary Schools

South Side Elementary School

Central Dauphin SD · Dauphin County · 4525 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17111.0

(717)657-3204

3/10
#1177
Rank 1177 out of 1,545
Top 76%
English Language Arts3/10 · #1185 · 23rd percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #1166 · 25th percentile
Science3/10 · #1047 · 26th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

South Side Elementary sits in the eastern Harrisburg suburbs, serving a diverse community in the Central Dauphin School District — a large district that spans from city-adjacent neighborhoods out into more rural Dauphin County. Families here tend to be working- and middle-class, drawn to the area's affordability compared to other parts of the Harrisburg metro, with easy access to downtown and major commuter routes. Academically, South Side falls in the lower quarter of Pennsylvania schools, so families who prioritize strong test performance may want to look closely at how the school's support resources and extracurriculars match their child's needs.

Student Demographics

343 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
98 (29%)
Hispanic
78 (23%)
Asian
73 (21%)
Multiple Races
48 (14%)
White
45 (13%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners82 (24%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged250 (73%)
Students with Disabilities52 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

603
Enrollment
41.1
Teachers (FTE)
14.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #528 · 67th percentile

82 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found