South Elementary School serves 179 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
10%
17%
White
86%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
54%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Elementary School?
179 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of South Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Martins Ferry City School District.
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