- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kettering, OH
Southdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390441801113
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southdale Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Kettering · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southdale Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southdale Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Kettering, OH.
School address
District: Kettering City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390441801113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Southdale Elementary School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.1 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 390441801113 · Kettering, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 19.6:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Kettering Fairmont High School (2,445 students)
Southdale Elementary School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.1 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Southdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kettering Fair
Kettering Fairmont High School
2,445 students
- Kettering Midd
Kettering Middle School
982 students
- J F Kennedy El 602
J F Kennedy Elementary School
602 students
- Van Buren Midd 598
Van Buren Middle School
598 students
- This school 530
Southdale Elementary School
530 students
- Indian Riffle 521
Indian Riffle Elementary School
521 students
What this shows Southdale Elementary School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southdale Elementary School compares
Southdale 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 8% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,037
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 7.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Southdale Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kettering City School District reports $16,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Fairmont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kettering Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J F Kennedy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Riffle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Kettering
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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southdale Elementary School
How many students attend Southdale Elementary School?
Southdale Elementary School has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kettering, OH. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southdale Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southdale Elementary School?
29.2% of students at Southdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southdale Elementary School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Kettering, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southdale Elementary School?
Southdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Southdale Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Kettering?
By Resource Investment Index, Southdale Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Kettering, 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 Kettering on the city page.
What other schools are in Kettering City School District?
Besides Southdale Elementary School, Kettering City School District also operates Kettering Fairmont High School (2,445 students), Kettering Middle School (982 students), and J F Kennedy Elementary School (602 students). See the Kettering City School District district page for the complete list.