Enrollment
281
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+184% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southeastern Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southeastern Middle School
Southeastern Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Chillicothe, Ohio, enrolling 281 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Ohio schools and 40% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 89.6% of students qualify for free meals, 184% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 281 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 22 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #21, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Chillicothe's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chillicothe Intermediate School (719 students): Southeastern Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.5:1 vs 16.3:1).
Southeastern Local also operates Southeastern Elementary School (381 students) and Southeastern High School (251 students) alongside Southeastern Middle 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 Southeastern Middle School compares
Southeastern Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,225
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southeastern Local, which includes Southeastern Middle School.
$15,225
Per student
+4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.6%
State 64.8%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~281 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Southeastern Middle School a good school?
Southeastern Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of 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 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.
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