Enrollment
349
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, OH
Jackson Southview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Southview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390441504535
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Southview Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Southview Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Southview Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jackson, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Southview Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Southview Elementary School
Jackson Southview Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jackson, Ohio, enrolling 349 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.3:1, Jackson Southview Elementary School is leaner than roughly 98% of Ohio schools and 60% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 349 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 619 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jackson's public schools, it stands alongside Jackson Northview Elementary School (389 students): Jackson Southview Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (7.3:1 vs 7.2:1).
Jackson City also operates Jackson High School (587 students) and Jackson Middle School (525 students) alongside Jackson Southview Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jackson Southview Elementary School compares
Jackson Southview Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.3:1 | ▼ 60% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▲ 8% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 2% in Ohio - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,529
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Jackson Southview Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson City, which includes Jackson Southview Elementary School.
$13,529
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 50.7%
Federal 18.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jackson Southview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Northview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Westview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Southview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~349 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson Southview Elementary School
How many students attend Jackson Southview Elementary School?
Jackson Southview Elementary School has 349 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Southview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Southview Elementary School is 7.3:1, which is 60% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 54% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Southview Elementary School?
34.2% of students at Jackson Southview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Southview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Southview Elementary School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Jackson, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Southview Elementary School?
Jackson Southview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Southview Elementary School rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Southview Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jackson, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Jackson Southview Elementary School a good school?
Jackson Southview Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jackson City?
Besides Jackson Southview Elementary School, Jackson City also operates Jackson High School (587 students), Jackson Middle School (525 students), and Jackson Northview Elementary School (389 students). See the Jackson City district page for the complete list.
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