Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southern Local Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern Local Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Southern Local Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Local Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2081 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
93%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Local Elementary School's ranking?
Southern Local Elementary School is ranked #2081 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Southern Local Elementary School often compared to?
Southern Local Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garfield Elementary School, United Elementary School, Beaver Local Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Southern Local Elementary School?
393 students attend Southern Local Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Southern Local Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Local Elementary School?
Southern Local Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southern Local Elementary School offer ?
Southern Local Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Local Elementary School part of?
Southern Local Elementary School is part of Southern Local School District.
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