Enrollment
328
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ravenna, OH
Southeast Primary Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Primary Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390492203535
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Primary Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Ravenna · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeast Primary Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Primary Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Ravenna, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+128% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southeast Primary Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southeast Primary Elementary School
Southeast Primary Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ravenna, Ohio, enrolling 328 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 72.2% of students qualify for free meals, 128% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 328 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 89 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #76, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 656 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ravenna's elementary schools, it stands alongside Southeast Intermediate Elementary School (315 students): Southeast Primary Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 17.5:1).
Southeast Local also operates Southeast High School (424 students) and Southeast Junior High School (334 students) alongside Southeast Primary 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 Southeast Primary Elementary School compares
Southeast Primary 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 128% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 128% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Ohio - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$14,896
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 95.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Southeast Primary Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southeast Local, which includes Southeast Primary Elementary School.
$14,896
Per student
+2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 50.3%
Federal 14.0%
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 Southeast Primary Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast Intermediate Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast Primary Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Ravenna
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Southeast Intermediate Elementary School
Standard public school
315 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
West Main Elementary School
Standard public school
297 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Willyard Elementary School
Standard public school
295 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
West Park Elementary School
Standard public school
125 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~328 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Southeast Primary Elementary School
How many students attend Southeast Primary Elementary School?
Southeast Primary Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ravenna, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Primary Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Primary Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southeast Primary Elementary School?
72.2% of students at Southeast Primary Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast Primary Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southeast Primary Elementary School is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Ravenna, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Primary Elementary School?
Southeast Primary Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southeast Primary Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ravenna?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Primary Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Ravenna, 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 Ravenna on the city page.
Is Southeast Primary Elementary School a good school?
Southeast Primary Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Southeast Local?
Besides Southeast Primary Elementary School, Southeast Local also operates Southeast High School (424 students), Southeast Junior High School (334 students), and Southeast Intermediate Elementary School (315 students). See the Southeast Local district page for the complete list.
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