- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
South Elementary School shrank from 455 students in 2022-23 to 429 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 390438900860 · Dover, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 33.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover High School (823 students)
South Elementary School shrank from 455 students in 2022-23 to 429 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
South Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dover High Sch
Dover High School
823 students
- Dover Middle S
Dover Middle School
616 students
- This school
South Elementary School
422 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
405 students
- Dover Avenue E
Dover Avenue Elementary School
392 students
What this shows South Elementary School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary School compares
South Elementary School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$10,415
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
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.
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
District finance for Dover City reports $10,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), down 26.
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: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.