At a glance
Reported students
429
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.04
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
209
South Elementary School: 429 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
18.6:1 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
- 442
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.78
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about South Elementary School
South Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 02–03 in New Philadelphia. It is one of 9 current school records connected to New Philadelphia City. NCES reports 429 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, close to 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 White (68.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.1%). English learners represent 18.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. 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 South Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.04 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
- 18.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.28
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.14
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.1%
- Hispanic26.1%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
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 New Philadelphia City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
236 reported students
York Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–01
209 reported students
West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 04–04
198 reported students
Central Elementary School
Middle · Grades 05–05
195 reported students
Joseph Welty Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
668 reported students
New Philadelphia High School
High · Grades 09–12
748 reported students
Public schools near South Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Elementary School Elementary · New Philadelphia City | PK–01 | 236 | 1.6 mi |
| West Elementary School Elementary · New Philadelphia City | 04–04 | 198 | 1.8 mi |
| York Elementary School Elementary · New Philadelphia City | KG–01 | 209 | 2.4 mi |
| South Elementary School Elementary · Dover City | PK–01 | 422 | 3.1 mi |
| Midvale Elementary School Elementary · Indian Valley Local | KG–05 | 390 | 4.3 mi |
| East Elementary School Elementary · Dover City | 02–03 | 405 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary School
What grades does South Elementary School serve?
South Elementary School reports grades 02–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New Philadelphia City.
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School reported 429 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 442 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.6:1, based on 429 students and 23.04 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 South Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Philadelphia City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is South Elementary School in?
South Elementary School is part of New Philadelphia City, based in New Philadelphia, OH, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Elementary School (1.6 mi), West Elementary School (1.8 mi), York Elementary School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.