Serving 330 students in grades 2-3, South 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 was 55-59% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
3%
17%
White
87%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
330 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of South Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, 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 2-3
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Urbana City School District.
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