South Elementary School

444 S 8th St
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
South Elementary School serves 138 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
South Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in OH
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (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:

School Overview

South Elementary School's student population of 138 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
138 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

South Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.29, 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#1567 out of 3137 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
9%
7%
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Black
n/a
17%
White
84%
67%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1567 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
138 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of South Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Upper Sandusky Exempted Village School District.

School Reviews

4   4/29/2022
slow school. Academics could be much better. They need tag classes. Not fair to hold smart kids back.
- Posted by Parent - joe

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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