- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
South Elementary School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 390444801401 · New Philadelphia, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 19.5:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: New Philadelphia High School (748 students)
South Elementary School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. 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
- New Philadelph
New Philadelphia High School
748 students
- Joseph Welty M
Joseph Welty Middle School
668 students
- This school
South Elementary School
429 students
- East Elementar 236
East Elementary School
236 students
- York Elementar 209
York Elementary School
209 students
- West Elementar 198
West Elementary School
198 students
What this shows South Elementary School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary School compares
South Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,740
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for New Philadelphia City reports $12,740 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~429 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.