- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbiana, OH
South Side Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Side Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390453202177
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Side Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Columbiana · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Side Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Side Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Columbiana, OH.
School address
District: Columbiana Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390453202177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
South Side Middle School shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 390453202177 · Columbiana, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 20.6:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Joshua Dixon Elementary School (363 students)
South Side Middle School shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
South Side Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joshua Dixon E
Joshua Dixon Elementary School
363 students
- Columbiana Hig
Columbiana High School
319 students
- This school
South Side Middle School
289 students
What this shows South Side Middle School reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Side Middle School compares
South Side Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 59% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Ohio - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,281
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, South Side Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbiana Exempted Village reports $13,281 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Side Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Dixon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbiana High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Side Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbiana
2 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 (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Side Middle School
How many students attend South Side Middle School?
South Side Middle School has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbiana, OH. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side Middle School is 20.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Side Middle School?
12.9% of students at South Side Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Side Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Side Middle School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Columbiana, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Side Middle School?
South Side Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Side Middle School rank among elementary schools in Columbiana?
By Resource Investment Index, South Side Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Columbiana, 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 Columbiana on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbiana Exempted Village?
Besides South Side Middle School, Columbiana Exempted Village also operates Joshua Dixon Elementary School (363 students) and Columbiana High School (319 students). See the Columbiana Exempted Village district page for the complete list.