At a glance
Reported students
172
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
321
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8: 172 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
8.6:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 191
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Lima. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Lima City. NCES reports 172 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.6:1, below the Ohio median of 17.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (40.7%) and White (34.9%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
- 1How do the reported 8.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.9%
- Hispanic8.7%
- Black40.7%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lima City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Freedom Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
235 reported students
Unity Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
241 reported students
Independence Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
272 reported students
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Elementary · Grades KG–08
343 reported students
Heritage Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
448 reported students
Lima North Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–06
321 reported students
Public schools near Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 Elementary · Lima City | KG–08 | 343 | 0.5 mi |
| Freedom Elementary School Elementary · Lima City | PK–04 | 235 | 0.6 mi |
| Unity Elementary School Elementary · Lima City | PK–04 | 241 | 0.7 mi |
| Heir Force Community School Elementary · Charter · Heir Force Community School | KG–08 | 204 | 1 mi |
| Independence Elementary School Elementary · Lima City | PK–04 | 272 | 1.9 mi |
| Heritage Elementary School Elementary · Lima City | PK–04 | 448 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
What grades does Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 serve?
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lima City.
How many students attend Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8?
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 reported 172 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 191 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8?
The calculated ratio is 8.6:1, based on 172 students and 20 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 in?
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 is part of Lima City, based in Lima, OH, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 (0.5 mi), Freedom Elementary School (0.6 mi), Unity Elementary School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.