- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salineville, OH
Southern Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Southern Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390464406109
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Online Academy earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Salineville · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Online Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Salineville, OH.
School address
District: Southern Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390464406109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Southern Online Academy grew from 4 students in 2022-23 to 22 in 2023-24 (+450.0%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 390464406109 · Salineville, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
10 enr · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Local Jr/Sr High School (391 students)
Southern Online Academy grew from 4 students in 2022-23 to 22 in 2023-24 (+450.0%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Southern Online Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Local
Southern Local Jr/Sr High School
391 students
- Southern Local
Southern Local Elementary School
389 students
- This school 10
Southern Online Academy
10 students
What this shows Southern Online Academy reports 10 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Online Academy compares
Southern Online Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 10 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Funding equity
$18,695
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 10 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.0%
Two or More 10.0%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Southern Online Academy is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Southern Local reports $18,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Local Jr/Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Southern Local Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Salineville
2 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.
Frequently asked questions about Southern Online Academy
How many students attend Southern Online Academy?
Southern Online Academy has 10 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salineville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 4 (2022-23) → 22 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at Southern Online Academy is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Salineville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Online Academy?
Southern Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Southern Online Academy rank among schools in Salineville?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Online Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Salineville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Southern Local?
Besides Southern Online Academy, Southern Local also operates Southern Local Jr/Sr High School (391 students) and Southern Local Elementary School (389 students). See the Southern Local district page for the complete list.