- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beaver Dam, KY
Southern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210450001118
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 269
- students enrolled
Southern Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ohio County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210450001118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Southern Elementary School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 210450001118 · Beaver Dam, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 13.4:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Ohio County High School (1,018 students)
Southern Elementary School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Southern Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ohio County Hi
Ohio County High School
1,018 students
- Wayland Alexan
Wayland Alexander Elementary School
635 students
- Beaver Dam Ele
Beaver Dam Elementary School
601 students
- Ohio County Mi
Ohio County Middle School
523 students
- This school 269
Southern Elementary School
269 students
- Fordsville Ele 245
Fordsville Elementary School
245 students
What this shows Southern Elementary School reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Elementary School compares
Southern Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▼ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,933
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Southern Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ohio County reports $11,933 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayland Alexander Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaver Dam Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ohio County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fordsville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Beaver Dam
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Elementary School
How many students attend Southern Elementary School?
Southern Elementary School has 269 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beaver Dam, KY. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% 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 Southern Elementary School?
57.0% of students at Southern Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southern Elementary School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Beaver Dam, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Elementary School?
Southern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Ohio County?
Besides Southern Elementary School, Ohio County also operates Ohio County High School (1,018 students), Wayland Alexander Elementary School (635 students), and Beaver Dam Elementary School (601 students). See the Ohio County district page for the complete list.