- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lima, OH
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
Federal NCES profile for Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390442201160
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Lima · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 172
- students enrolled
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 has class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Lima, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 390442201160 · Lima, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 4.2:1 · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Lima Senior High School (1,004 students)
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lima Senior Hi
Lima Senior High School
1,004 students
- Heritage Eleme
Heritage Elementary School
448 students
- Liberty Arts M 343
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
343 students
- Lima West Midd 334
Lima West Middle School
334 students
- Lima North Mid 321
Lima North Middle School
321 students
- This school 172
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
172 students
What this shows Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 compares
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.2:1 | ▼ 77% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4.2:1
students per teacher
- 77% below state mean
Top 1% in Ohio - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$19,321
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.7%
White 34.9%
Two or More 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lima City reports $19,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Heritage Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Lima West Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lima North Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Lima
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bath Elementary School
Standard public school
727 students
Shawnee Middle School
Standard public school
712 students 17:1 students per teacher
Perry Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Maplewood Elementary School
Standard public school
346 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Standard public school
343 students
Lima North Middle School
Standard public school
321 students
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~172 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
How many students attend Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8?
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 has 172 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lima, OH. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 is 4.2:1, which is 77% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 73% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8?
The largest demographic group at Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 is African American at 40.7% of enrollment, in Lima, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8?
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 rank among elementary schools in Lima?
By Resource Investment Index, Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Lima, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lima on the city page.
What other schools are in Lima City?
Besides Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8, Lima City also operates Lima Senior High School (1,004 students), Heritage Elementary School (448 students), and Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 (343 students). See the Lima City district page for the complete list.