- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pataskala, OH
South Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390480003076
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Pataskala · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Pataskala, OH.
School address
District: Licking Heights Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480003076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
South Elementary held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 390480003076 · Pataskala, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 14.5:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Licking Heights High School (1,428 students)
South Elementary held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
South Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Licking Height
Licking Heights High School
1,428 students
- Licking Height
Licking Heights Central Intermediate School
836 students
- Licking Height
Licking Heights Middle School
820 students
- Licking Height
Licking Heights North Elementary School
745 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
682 students
- This school 550
South Elementary
550 students
What this shows South Elementary reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary compares
South Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 36% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Ohio - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$10,990
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 30.0%
African American 28.4%
White 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: Asian at 30.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, South Elementary is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Licking Heights Local reports $10,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licking Heights High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Licking Heights Central Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Licking Heights Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Licking Heights North Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 41.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Pataskala
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Licking Heights Central Intermediate School
Standard public school
836 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Watkins Intermediate School
Standard public school
801 students 25:1 students per teacher
Licking Heights North Elementary School
Standard public school
745 students 41.4:1 students per teacher
Pataskala Elementary School
Standard public school
457 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary
How many students attend South Elementary?
South Elementary has 550 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pataskala, OH. CCD year-over-year: 777 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% 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 South Elementary?
42.9% of students at South Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Elementary is Asian at 30.0% of enrollment, in Pataskala, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary?
South Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pataskala?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Pataskala, 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 Pataskala on the city page.
What other schools are in Licking Heights Local?
Besides South Elementary, Licking Heights Local also operates Licking Heights High School (1,428 students), Licking Heights Central Intermediate School (836 students), and Licking Heights Middle School (820 students). See the Licking Heights Local district page for the complete list.