Enrollment
355
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Point, OH
South Point Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Point Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390479503056
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Point Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in South Point · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 355
- students enrolled
South Point Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Point Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in South Point, OH.
School address
District: South Point Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390479503056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Point Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Point Elementary School
South Point Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in South Point, Ohio, enrolling 355 students.
At 16.9:1, 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.
With 355 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.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among South Point's public schools, it stands alongside Burlington Elementary School (364 students): South Point Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 19.2:1).
South Point Local also operates Burlington Elementary School (364 students) and South Point High School (317 students) alongside South Point 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 Point Elementary School compares
South Point 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Ohio - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$14,786
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 87.0%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, South Point Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Point Local, which includes South Point Elementary School.
$14,786
Per student
+1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 63.8%
Federal 6.2%
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 Point Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Point High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Point Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Point Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in South Point
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~355 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Point Elementary School
How many students attend South Point Elementary School?
South Point Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Point, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Point Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Point Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Point Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Point Elementary School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in South Point, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Point Elementary School?
South Point Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Point Elementary School rank among public schools in South Point?
By Resource Investment Index, South Point Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in South Point, 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 South Point on the city page.
Is South Point Elementary School a good school?
South Point Elementary School earns 46/100 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 South Point Local?
Besides South Point Elementary School, South Point Local also operates Burlington Elementary School (364 students), South Point High School (317 students), and South Point Middle School (307 students). See the South Point Local district page for the complete list.
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