- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madison, OH
South Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390478803023
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Madison, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
South Elementary School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 390478803023 · Madison, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 18.7:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison High School (818 students)
South Elementary School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 28.0 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
- Madison High S
Madison High School
818 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
605 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
572 students
- This school
South Elementary School
506 students
- Madison Pre-K 129
Madison Pre-K
129 students
- Madison Online 29
Madison Online Learning Academy
29 students
What this shows South Elementary School reports 506 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 17% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Ohio - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$12,510
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
10
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, South Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison Local reports $12,510 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Pre-K | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Online Learning Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Madison
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary School
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has 506 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madison, OH. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Elementary School?
26.1% 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 86.2% of enrollment, in Madison, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Madison, 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 Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Local?
Besides South Elementary School, Madison Local also operates Madison High School (818 students), Madison Middle School (605 students), and North Elementary School (572 students). See the Madison Local district page for the complete list.