Enrollment
422
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dover, OH
South Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438900860
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 422
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Dover, OH.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+5% vs state
What stands out at South Elementary School
South Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dover, Ohio, enrolling 422 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.2% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 422 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 709 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #536, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 844 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Dover City spends $10,701 per pupil, 27% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Dover City also operates Dover High School (823 students) and Dover Middle School (616 students) alongside South 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 South Elementary School compares
South Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▲ 5% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,701
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, South Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dover City, which includes South Elementary School.
$10,701
Per student
-27%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.4%
State 35.5%
Federal 13.0%
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 South Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Dover Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Dover Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to South Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Elementary School
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dover, OH.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Elementary School?
33.2% of students at South Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Elementary School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Dover, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Elementary School rank among public schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Dover, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dover on the city page.
Is South Elementary School a good school?
South Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Dover City?
Besides South Elementary School, Dover City also operates Dover High School (823 students), Dover Middle School (616 students), and East Elementary School (405 students). See the Dover City district page for the complete list.
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