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What's the one class at South Elementary School every student should take?
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Enrollment
429
Elementary
DISTRICT 203 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY·NCES 390444801401
South Elementary School
132 Providence Ave SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 · (330) 364-0725 · Tuscarawas County
GRADES 02–03ELEMENTARY32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL429 STUDENTS
B+
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Scored higher than 66% of Ohio public elementary schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- AThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Ohio public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
18.6:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.0:1 · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 2 | 225 | 52% |
| Grade 3 | 204 | 48% |
Student demographics
47%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 40% · 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→West Elementary School→Central Elementary School→Joseph Welty Middle School→New Philadelphia High School
Based on grade levels within New Philadelphia City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or AboveEnglish Language Arts
75.0%
OH avg 59.8% . +14.3pp since 2021
Math
70.2%
OH avg 56.1% . +12.1pp since 2021
What this means: On the Ohio's State Tests, Ohio's statewide test, about 75 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 70 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Ohio schools, those numbers are about 60 and 56. Reading and writing scores are up about 14 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 12 points.
Ohio's State Tests results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 75.0% | 70.2% |
| 2023-24 | 59.8% | 52.3% |
| 2022-23 | 58.2% | 60.2% |
| 2021-22 | 60.7% | 58.1% |
% Proficient or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where South Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Tuscarawas County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 70.2% | #651 of 1,569 ▲ 356 | #12 of 15 ▲ 3 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 75.0% | #438 of 1,569 ▲ 540 | #4 of 15 ▲ 9 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +13.2pp | #142 of 1,514 | #1 of 14 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 429 | #722 of 1,808 | #2 of 22 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.6:1 | #1,022 of 1,582 | #5 of 15 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 46.7% | #606 of 1,590 | #4 of 15 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -11.9% | #531 of 992 | #8 of 10 |
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
429
-39 (-8%) vs 2020
-2% since 1990-91, when it was 436
Student : Teacher
18.6:1
was 18.0:1
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 | 429 | 23 | 18.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 413 | 22 | 18.7:1 | 64% (265) |
| 2022-23 | 400 | 22 | 18.1:1 | 53% (211) |
| 2020-21 | 468 | 26 | 18.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 487 | 27.5 | 17.7:1 | 20% (97) |
| 2015-16 | 473 | 24 | 19.7:1 | 22% (102) |
| 2010-11 | 467 | 22 | 21.2:1 | 22% (104) |
| 2000-01 | 291 | 18 | 16.2:1 | 13% (39) |
| 1990-91 | 436 | 23 | 19.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for South Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (487 to 429); teachers down 16% (27.5 to 23).
About South Elementary School
South Elementary School, located in New Philadelphia, Ohio, is a medium-sized elementary school. Students in grades 2 through 3 attend, and enrollment is 429 students.
In New Philadelphia City, 9 schools enroll a combined 2,826 students.
White students make up a majority at South Elementary School, at 68%. Other students are 26% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. That is lower than the 94% White share among all Tuscarawas County residents. The school's diversity index is 47%, meaning two students picked at random have a 47% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The ratio of students to teachers is 18.6:1, with 23 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. The school has more students per teacher than the 17.9:1 average for elementary schools in Ohio.
allk12 grades South Elementary School a B+. The grade compares the school only with Ohio public elementary schools, because each state gives its own test.
Federal survey data for Tuscarawas County show that the median household income is $65,044, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 20% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 10%. Tuscarawas County is home to 44 public schools and about 15,660 public school students.
Quaker Preparatory Academy is located about 1.1 miles from South Elementary School. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
South Elementary School is coded as Town: Distant in federal locale data.
Federal data show an 8% enrollment decrease, from 468 in 2020-21 to 429 in 2024-25.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
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 New Philadelphia City
- New Philadelphia High SchoolHigh · 748 students
- Joseph Welty Middle SchoolMiddle · 668 students
- East Elementary SchoolElementary · 236 students
- York Elementary SchoolElementary · 209 students
- West Elementary SchoolElementary · 198 students
- Central Elementary SchoolMiddle · 195 students
Other schools in New Philadelphia
- Quaker Digital AcademyCombined · 915 students
- Buckeye Career CenterHigh · 876 students
- New Philadelphia High SchoolHigh · 748 students
- Joseph Welty Middle SchoolMiddle · 668 students
- East Elementary SchoolElementary · 236 students
- York Elementary SchoolElementary · 209 students
Other South Elementary schools
43 other US public schools in 18 states are named South Elementary. South Elementary School is the 16th largest of the 44.
- South Elementary SchoolMadison, OH · 506 students
- South Elementary SchoolDover, OH · 422 students
- South Elementary SchoolStockport, OH · 277 students
- South ElementaryHamden, OH · 221 students
- South Elementary SchoolUpper Sandusky, OH · 129 students
Nearby schools
- Quaker Preparatory Academy1.1 mi · 159
- Quaker Digital Academy1.1 mi · 915
- East Elementary School1.6 mi · 236
- Central Elementary School1.8 mi · 195
- New Philadelphia High School1.8 mi · 748
- West Elementary Pre School1.8 mi · 35
Frequently asked questions
About South Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at South Elementary School?
South Elementary School enrolls approximately 429 students in grades 02-03.
What age range does South Elementary School serve?
South Elementary School serves students from grade 02 through grade 03.
How many students per teacher at South Elementary School?
Approximately 18.6:1 students per teacher at South Elementary School.
How diverse is South Elementary School?
South Elementary School reports a student body of 68% White, 26% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is South Elementary School in?
South Elementary School is part of New Philadelphia City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.