Enrollment
429
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Philadelphia, OH
South Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390444801401
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in New Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in New Philadelphia, OH.
School address
District: New Philadelphia City · Ohio
NCES ID 390444801401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Elementary School
South Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in New Philadelphia, Ohio, enrolling 429 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 429 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 465 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #112.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 47/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Philadelphia's elementary schools, it stands alongside York Elementary School (209 students): South Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.5:1 vs 20.9:1).
New Philadelphia City also operates New Philadelphia High School (748 students) and Joseph Welty Middle School (668 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 52% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$12,420
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
Counselors0.0 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 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, South Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Philadelphia City, which includes South Elementary School.
$12,420
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 36.4%
Federal 16.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Philadelphia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph Welty Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| York Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
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
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in New Philadelphia
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
York Elementary School
Standard public school
209 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
West Elementary School
Standard public school
198 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
195 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Quaker Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
159 students 31.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~429 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Elementary School
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Philadelphia, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Elementary School?
48.0% 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 68.1% of enrollment, in New Philadelphia, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 South Elementary School rank among elementary schools in New Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in New Philadelphia, 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 New Philadelphia on the city page.
Is South Elementary School a good school?
South Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of 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 New Philadelphia City?
Besides South Elementary School, New Philadelphia City also operates New Philadelphia High School (748 students), Joseph Welty Middle School (668 students), and East Elementary School (236 students). See the New Philadelphia City district page for the complete list.
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