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What's the biggest difference between South Elementary School and what you expected?
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Enrollment
422
Elementary
DISTRICT 406 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DOVER CITY·NCES 390438900860
South Elementary School
280 E Shafer Ave, Dover, OH 44622 · (330) 364-7111 · Tuscarawas County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL422 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
21.1:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.7:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 62 | 15% |
| Kindergarten | 183 | 43% |
| Grade 1 | 177 | 42% |
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
South Elementary School→East Elementary School→Dover Avenue Elementary School→Dover Middle School→Dover High School
Based on grade levels within Dover City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where South Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Tuscarawas County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 422 | #744 of 1,808 | #3 of 22 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.1:1 | #1,394 of 1,582 | #13 of 15 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.6% | #587 of 1,590 | #3 of 15 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.4% | #519 of 561 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
422
-14 (-3%) vs 2020
+42% since 1990-91, when it was 298
Student : Teacher
21.1:1
was 24.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 422 | 20 | 21.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 429 | 20 | 21.4:1 | 51% (219) |
| 2022-23 | 455 | N/A | N/A | 38% (175) |
| 2020-21 | 436 | 18 | 24.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 416 | 18 | 23.1:1 | 40% (168) |
| 2015-16 | 446 | 20 | 22.3:1 | 46% (203) |
| 2010-11 | 415 | 21 | 19.8:1 | 38% (156) |
| 2000-01 | 377 | 25 | 15.1:1 | 24% (89) |
| 1990-91 | 298 | 14 | 21.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for South Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (416 to 422); teachers up 11% (18 to 20).
About South Elementary School
Dover, Ohio, is home to South Elementary School, a mid-sized elementary school. Its grade span covers pre-K through 1, with 422 students on the rolls.
District-wide, Dover City has 5 schools and 2,658 students.
About 66% of the student body at South Elementary School is White. The remaining students are 29% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. Among people living in Tuscarawas County, the White share is about 94%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, South Elementary School scores 48%.
Its staff includes 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, for about 21.1 students per teacher. Compared with the 17.9:1 average for elementary schools in Ohio, this school's ratio is higher.
For Tuscarawas County, Census Bureau data show median household income comes to about $65,044, about 20% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. There are 44 public schools in the county, enrolling about 15,660, South Elementary School among them.
Dover High School is the nearest public school to South Elementary School, about 1.2 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
In the federal locale system, South Elementary School is coded Town: Distant, for schools in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
The school's enrollment decreased 3% from 2020-21 to 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio dropped from 24.2:1 to 21.1:1.
The discussion board for South Elementary School is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Tuscarawas County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
92,385
Census ACS
Median income
$65,044
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
44
15,660 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Dover City
- Dover High SchoolHigh · 823 students
- Dover Middle SchoolMiddle · 616 students
- East Elementary SchoolElementary · 405 students
- Dover Avenue Elementary SchoolElementary · 392 students
Other schools in Dover
- Dover High SchoolHigh · 823 students
- Dover Middle SchoolMiddle · 616 students
- East Elementary SchoolElementary · 405 students
- Dover Avenue Elementary SchoolElementary · 392 students
Other South Elementary schools
43 other US public schools in 18 states are named South Elementary. South Elementary School is the 18th largest of the 44.
- South Elementary SchoolMadison, OH · 506 students
- South Elementary SchoolNew Philadelphia, OH · 429 students
- South Elementary SchoolStockport, OH · 277 students
- South ElementaryHamden, OH · 221 students
- South Elementary SchoolUpper Sandusky, OH · 129 students
Nearby schools
- Dover High School1.2 mi · 823
- East Elementary School1.2 mi · 405
- West Elementary Pre School1.3 mi · 35
- West Elementary School1.3 mi · 198
- Joseph Welty Middle School1.4 mi · 668
- New Philadelphia High School1.4 mi · 748
Frequently asked questions
About South Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at South Elementary School?
South Elementary School enrolls approximately 422 students in grades PK-01.
Is South Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
South Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at South Elementary School is approximately 21.1:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at South Elementary School?
Student demographics at South Elementary School are roughly 66% White, 29% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees South Elementary School?
South Elementary School is overseen by Dover City in Tuscarawas County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.