Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
South Scioto Academy
Federal NCES profile for South Scioto Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
The verdict
South Scioto Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools.
- #49 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 224
- students enrolled
South Scioto Academy has class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Scioto Academy ranks #49 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
NCES ID 390064405338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
South Scioto Academy grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (+17.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 390064405338 · Columbus, OH Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
224 enr · 14:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardin Elementary School (224 students)
South Scioto Academy grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (+17.3%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How South Scioto Academy compares
South Scioto Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: African American at 81.3% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, South Scioto Academy is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for South Scioto Academy reports $16,550 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Scioto Academy
How many students attend South Scioto Academy?
South Scioto Academy has 224 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Scioto Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Scioto Academy is 14:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% lower 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 Scioto Academy?
The largest demographic group at South Scioto Academy is African American at 81.3% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Scioto Academy?
South Scioto Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Scioto Academy rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, South Scioto Academy ranks #49 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in South Scioto Academy?
None; South Scioto Academy is a single-school charter district, and South Scioto Academy is its only campus.