- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chillicothe, OH
Southeastern Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southeastern Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390495203620
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeastern Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Chillicothe · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 89.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeastern Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeastern Middle School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Chillicothe, OH.
School address
District: Southeastern Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390495203620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Southeastern Middle School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 390495203620 · Chillicothe, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 25.5:1 · 89.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeastern Elementary School (381 students)
Southeastern Middle School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Southeastern Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southeastern E
Southeastern Elementary School
381 students
- This school
Southeastern Middle School
281 students
- Southeastern H
Southeastern High School
251 students
What this shows Southeastern Middle School reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeastern Middle School compares
Southeastern Middle 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 40% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.6% | ▲ 184% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 184% 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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in Ohio - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$16,456
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 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Southeastern Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Southeastern Local reports $16,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southeastern Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeastern High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeastern Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Chillicothe
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Chillicothe Intermediate School
Standard public school
719 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Chillicothe Primary School
Standard public school
572 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Zane Trace Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Huntington Elementary School
Standard public school
404 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Zane Trace Middle School
Standard public school
392 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Southeastern Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southeastern Middle School
How many students attend Southeastern Middle School?
Southeastern Middle School has 281 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chillicothe, OH. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeastern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeastern Middle School is 25.5:1, which is 40% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southeastern Middle School?
89.6% of students at Southeastern Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeastern Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southeastern Middle School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Chillicothe, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeastern Middle School?
Southeastern Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Southeastern Middle School rank among elementary schools in Chillicothe?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeastern Middle School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Chillicothe, 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 Chillicothe on the city page.
What other schools are in Southeastern Local?
Besides Southeastern Middle School, Southeastern Local also operates Southeastern Elementary School (381 students) and Southeastern High School (251 students). See the Southeastern Local district page for the complete list.