Enrollment
276
Middle
DISTRICT 300 · STATE 482
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SALEM CITY·NCES 391000601594
Southeast Elementary School
2200 Merle Rd, Salem, OH 44460 · (330) 332-8925 · Columbiana County
GRADES 05–06MIDDLE31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL276 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
21.2:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.4:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 135 | 49% |
| Grade 6 | 141 | 51% |
Student demographics
28%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 31% · 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
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Salem City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or AboveEnglish Language Arts
62.3%
OH avg 59.8% . -6.9pp since 2021
Math
58.9%
OH avg 56.1% . -0.6pp since 2021
What this means: On the Ohio's State Tests, Ohio's statewide test, about 62 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 59 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Ohio schools, those numbers are about 60 and 56. Reading and writing scores are down about 7 points since 2021, while math scores have held steady.
Ohio's State Tests results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 62.3% | 58.9% |
| 2023-24 | 63.5% | 67.3% |
| 2022-23 | 60.4% | 62.8% |
| 2021-22 | 69.2% | 59.5% |
% Proficient or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Southeast Elementary School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Columbiana County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 58.9% | #424 of 637 | #5 of 8 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 62.3% | #366 of 637 | #4 of 8 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -3.8pp | #60 of 629 | #1 of 8 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 276 | #517 of 654 | #7 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.2:1 | #529 of 577 | #6 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.3% | #306 of 579 | #4 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -15.9% | #127 of 410 | #2 of 7 |
Ranked against other public middle 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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
276
-24 (-8%) vs 2020
-6% since 1990-91, when it was 293
Student : Teacher
21.2:1
was 21.4:1
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 | 276 | 13 | 21.2:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 293 | 15.3 | 19.2:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 294 | 14 | 21.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 300 | 14 | 21.4:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 328 | 16 | 20.5:1 | 53% (173) |
| 2015-16 | 327 | 15 | 21.8:1 | 55% (179) |
| 2010-11 | 281 | 15 | 18.7:1 | 50% (140) |
| 2000-01 | 335 | 17 | 19.7:1 | 36% (120) |
| 1990-91 | 293 | 14 | 20.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Southeast Elementary School.
About Southeast Elementary School
Southeast Elementary School is a small middle school in Salem, Ohio. Total enrollment is 276 students, and the grades served are 5 through 6. That is 43% below the average of about 482 students for middle schools in Ohio.
In Salem City, 5 schools enroll a combined 1,913 students.
The share of White students at Southeast Elementary School is 84%. The remaining shares are 8% Hispanic and 6% multiracial. Columbiana County as a whole is about 93% White, so the school's share is lower. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 28%.
Southeast Elementary School reports a ratio of 21.2 students per teacher, from 13 full-time-equivalent teachers. The gap from the 17.0:1 average for middle schools in Ohio is 4.2 students per teacher.
Columbiana County is the school's county. There, median household income comes to about $58,180, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 17%, and about 12% of people live in poverty. Columbiana County's 39 public schools enroll about 13,165 students and include Southeast Elementary School.
Reilly Elementary School is the nearest public school to Southeast Elementary School, about 1.1 miles away. Southeast Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 6 others within five miles.
Under the NCES locale system, Southeast Elementary School is Town: Fringe.
Enrollment figures show a decline of 24 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
This community page is for conversations about open houses, carpools, and field trips. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Columbiana County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
100,704
Census ACS
Median income
$58,180
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
39
13,165 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Salem City
- Salem High SchoolHigh · 610 students
- Buckeye Elementary SchoolElementary · 418 students
- Salem Junior High SchoolMiddle · 323 students
- Reilly Elementary SchoolElementary · 286 students
Other schools in Salem
- Salem High SchoolHigh · 610 students
- Buckeye Elementary SchoolElementary · 418 students
- West Branch Early Learning CenterElementary · 374 students
- Salem Junior High SchoolMiddle · 323 students
- Reilly Elementary SchoolElementary · 286 students
Nearby schools
- Reilly Elementary School1.1 mi · 286
- Salem High School1.3 mi · 610
- Salem Junior High School1.3 mi · 323
- Buckeye Elementary School2.1 mi · 418
- Leetonia Elementary K-63.4 mi · 284
- Leetonia Jr./Sr. High School3.4 mi · 203
Frequently asked questions
About Southeast Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Southeast Elementary School?
Southeast Elementary School enrolls approximately 276 students in grades 05-06.
What age range does Southeast Elementary School serve?
Southeast Elementary School serves students from grade 05 through grade 06.
How many teachers does Southeast Elementary School have?
Southeast Elementary School employs 13 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.2:1.
How diverse is Southeast Elementary School?
Southeast Elementary School reports a student body of 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Southeast Elementary School public or private?
Southeast Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Salem City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.