- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upper Sandusky, OH
South Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391002402310
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Upper Sandusky · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 30.0%
- 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 #2 of 4 elementary schools in Upper Sandusky, OH.
School address
District: Upper Sandusky Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 391002402310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
South Elementary School held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 391002402310 · Upper Sandusky, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
129 enr · 18.4:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Sandusky High School (546 students)
South Elementary School held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 8.2 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
- Upper Sandusky
Upper Sandusky High School
546 students
- Upper Sandusky
Upper Sandusky Middle School
503 students
- Union Elementa
Union Elementary School
265 students
- This school 129
South Elementary School
129 students
- East Elementar 117
East Elementary School
117 students
What this shows South Elementary School reports 129 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 5% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,286
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, South Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Upper Sandusky Exempted Village reports $14,286 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Sandusky High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upper Sandusky Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Similar size | Lower 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
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Upper Sandusky
3 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 (~129 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary School
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has 129 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upper Sandusky, OH. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Elementary School?
30.0% 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 86.8% of enrollment, in Upper Sandusky, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Upper Sandusky?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Upper Sandusky, 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 Upper Sandusky on the city page.
What other schools are in Upper Sandusky Exempted Village?
Besides South Elementary School, Upper Sandusky Exempted Village also operates Upper Sandusky High School (546 students), Upper Sandusky Middle School (503 students), and Union Elementary School (265 students). See the Upper Sandusky Exempted Village district page for the complete list.