Enrollment
129
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-5% 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 small elementary school in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, enrolling 129 students.
At 18.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.0% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Ohio schools, with 129 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 37 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #27.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Upper Sandusky's elementary schools, it stands alongside Upper Sandusky Middle School (503 students): South Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 20.1:1).
Upper Sandusky Exempted Village also operates Upper Sandusky High School (546 students) and Upper Sandusky Middle School (503 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,441
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Upper Sandusky Exempted Village, which includes South Elementary School.
$13,441
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 37.6%
Federal 10.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
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 (~129 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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 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.
Is South Elementary School a good school?
South Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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