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Southeastern Elementary School

2003 Lancaster Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601 · (740) 774-2003 · Ross County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL381 STUDENTS
Enrollment
381
Elementary
DISTRICT 397 · STATE 404
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.6:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
20
Kindergarten
71
Grade 1
61
Grade 2
88
Grade 3
66
Grade 4
75
Student demographics
White
35493%
DISTRICT 94% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
62%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 8%
Black
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 17%
Two+
185%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
20454%
Female
17746%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
Southeastern Elementary SchoolSoutheastern Middle School
Based on grade levels within Southeastern Local. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
63.6%
OH avg 59.8% . +3.3pp since 2021
Math
59.8%
OH avg 56.1% . -10.9pp since 2021

What this means: On the Ohio's State Tests, Ohio's statewide test, about 64 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 60 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 3 points since 2021, while math scores are down about 11 points.

Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
381
-11 (-3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 16.3:1
% White
93%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Southeastern Elementary School

As a medium-sized elementary campus in Chillicothe, Ohio, Southeastern Elementary School serves 381 students from grades pre-K through 4, overseen by Southeastern Local.

Southeastern Local runs 6 schools in total, collectively educating 1,593 students. Southeastern Elementary School is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Southeastern Elementary School lists that nearly all students (93%) are White; the rest consists of 5% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Southeastern Elementary School logs 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.7:1. The state averages around 17.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Ross County put the typical household earns roughly $61,303 per year, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Ross County runs 26 public schools (combined enrollment of about 10,625 students), of which Southeastern Elementary School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Southeastern Middle School, around 0.0 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Southeastern Elementary School.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Southeastern Elementary School has edged down 3%, going from 392 students in 2018 to 381 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 16.3:1 in 2018 to 14.7:1 today.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Ross County at a glance

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Population
76,492
Census ACS
Median income
$61,303
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
10,625 students

Quick facts

School name
Southeastern Elementary School
District
Southeastern Local
Address
2003 Lancaster Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Phone
(740) 774-2003
County
Ross County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–04
Total enrollment
381
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
390495203621
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Southeastern Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at Southeastern Elementary School?
Southeastern Elementary School enrolls approximately 381 students in grades PK-04.
Is Southeastern Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Southeastern Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-04.
How many teachers does Southeastern Elementary School have?
Southeastern Elementary School employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.
What is the student diversity at Southeastern Elementary School?
Student demographics at Southeastern Elementary School are roughly 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 5% Two or more.
Is Southeastern Elementary School public or private?
Southeastern Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Southeastern Local.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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