Enrollment
172
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 is a small elementary school in Lima, Ohio, enrolling 172 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.2:1, Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 is leaner than roughly 99% of Ohio schools and 77% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 172 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lima City spends $18,078 per pupil, 23% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lima's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bath Elementary School (727 students): Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Lima City also operates Lima Senior High School (1,004 students) and Heritage Elementary School (448 students) alongside Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8.
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 Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 compares
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,078
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lima City, which includes Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8.
$18,078
Per student
+23%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 59.5%
Federal 21.6%
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 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
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~172 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.2:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 a good school?
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. 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 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.
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