Enrollment
206
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390502303883
Southington Elementary School — Southington, OH
Federal NCES profile for Southington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Southington Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southington Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Southington Elementary School reports 206 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 47% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Southington Local spends $18,150 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.3% from local sources (property taxes), 53.3% from the state, and 15.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southington Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 17% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
— 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Ohio — lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,150
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 206 Top 17% in Ohio — larger than 83% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 23.4:1 +28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390502303883
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southington Local, which includes Southington Elementary School.
$18,150
Per student
+8%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 53.3%
Federal 15.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Southington Elementary School
How many students attend Southington Elementary School?
Southington Elementary School has 206 students enrolled. It is a other school in Southington, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southington Elementary School is 23.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southington Elementary School is White at 91.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Southington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southington Elementary School?
Southington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.