South Elementary School

6623 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 777 students in grades 1-4, South Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 777 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 50% in OH
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

South Elementary School's student population of 777 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
777 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

South Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1520 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South 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 2021-22 school year data.
60%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South 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 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
28%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
26%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of South Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Elementary School's ranking?
South Elementary School is ranked #1520 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are South Elementary School often compared to?
South Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Licking Heights Central Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
777 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of South Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Licking Heights Local School District.
In what neighborhood is South Elementary School located?
South Elementary School is located in the Summit Station neighborhood of Pataskala, OH. There are 3 other public schools located in Summit Station.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 777 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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