Southern Elementary School

920 Elm St
Racine, OH 45771
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Southern Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is equal to the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Southern Elementary School's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
500 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Southern Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#1717 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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46%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southern Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southern Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
n/a
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Southern Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
96%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Southern Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southern Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southern Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Elementary School's ranking?
Southern Elementary School is ranked #1717 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Southern Elementary School often compared to?
Southern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Elementary School, Meigs Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Southern Elementary School?
500 students attend Southern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Southern Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Elementary School?
Southern Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southern Elementary School offer ?
Southern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Southern Elementary School part of?
Southern Elementary School is part of Southern Local School District.

School Reviews

2   12/5/2010
The kids there will torture you! They're snobby!(Most of them anyway.)
- Posted by Student/Alumni - thosc

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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