Southwood Elementary School

Summary:

Southwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, serving 273 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Columbus City Schools District, which is ranked 679 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southwood Elementary School faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, well below average academic performance on state tests, and low rankings compared to other Ohio elementary schools. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from just 5.6% in 6th grade Math to 25.8% in 3rd grade English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 50.1% and 64.5%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American students and students from low-income backgrounds.

When comparing Southwood Elementary School to other nearby schools in the Columbus City Schools District, such as Livingston Elementary, Moler Elementary, and Ohio Avenue Elementary, it becomes clear that the challenges faced by Southwood are not unique. Many of the surrounding schools also struggle with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and low rankings within the state. Addressing these systemic issues will likely require a comprehensive, district-wide approach that addresses the underlying factors contributing to the persistent performance gaps.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1500 S 4th St
       Columbus, OH  43207-1040


(614) 365-5553

District: Columbus City Schools District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1504th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Southwood Elementary School usually attend:

High:    South High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  273

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.0%
African American:
38.5%
Two or more races:
12.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Southwood Elementary School ranks worse than 95.4% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwood Elementary School 1504th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Southwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Columbus City Schools District:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus City Schools District 679th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Southwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 17.23 1294th 1471 12.0%
2005 2.15 1477th 1501 1.6%
2006 3.61 1446th 1504 3.9%
2007 9.48 1483rd 1609 7.8%
2008 15.37 1407th 1582 11.1%
2009 15.89 1420th 1610 11.8%
2010 10.35 1509th 1662 9.2%
2011 15.19 1483rd 1686 12.0%
2012 10.71 1555th 1709 9.0%
2013 6.61 1586th 1701 6.8%
2014 4.98 1600th 1687 5.2%
2015 10.26 1520th 1684 9.7%
2016 8.56 1529th 1678 8.9%
2017 10.39 1481st 1651 10.3%
2018 20.62 1324th 1636 19.1%
2019 20.17 1364th 1676 18.6%
2021 9.84 1422nd 1610 11.7%
2022 7.84 1463rd 1588 7.9%
2023 9.32 1422nd 1596 10.9%
2024 5.42 1504th 1577 4.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.24 825th 900 8.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.21 1169th 1465 20.2%
2019 27.49 1156th 1465 21.1%
2021 11.39 1247th 1404 11.2%
2022 9.25 1307th 1419 7.9%
2023 10.82 1298th 1447 10.3%
2024 5.35 1425th 1484 4.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Southwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.88 1268th 1518 16.5%
2019 16.38 1281st 1502 14.7%
2021 8.57 1301st 1467 11.3%
2022 7.01 1378th 1488 7.4%
2023 9.61 1300th 1483 12.3%
2024 4.48 1412th 1466 3.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Southwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.90 922nd 1021 9.7%
2021 15.15 730th 765 4.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Southwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.42 1271st 1536 17.3%
2019 22.54 1242nd 1535 19.1%
2021 6.29 1396th 1499 6.9%
2022 5.72 1428th 1518 5.9%
2023 5.45 1420th 1498 5.2%
2024 4.01 1436th 1485 3.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Southwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.21 473rd 598 20.9%
2019 20.54 515th 605 14.9%
2021 14.60 518th 533 2.8%
2022 12.73 565th 601 6.0%
2023 17.14 540th 610 11.5%
2024 14.28 558th 603 7.5%
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Rank History for White students at Southwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.42 1222nd 1309 6.6%
2019 27.73 1049th 1271 17.5%
2021 6.18 1167th 1249 6.6%
2022 2.29 1207th 1242 2.8%
2023 3.55 1171st 1215 3.6%
2024 1.64 1169th 1190 1.8%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southwood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 310 186 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 498
1989 286 194 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 484
1990 282 188 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 477
1991 312 188 5 1 3 n/a n/a 0 509
1992 258 188 6 3 2 n/a n/a 0 457
1993 272 179 6 0 3 n/a n/a 0 460
1994 284 172 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1995 299 140 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 443
1996 299 140 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 443
1997 272 21 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 298
1998 283 21 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 308
1999 298 24 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2000 317 13 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2001 328 22 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2002 290 38 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 338
2003 290 38 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 338
2004 252 31 0 7 4 n/a n/a 0 294
2005 248 40 0 7 4 n/a n/a 2 301
2006 230 32 0 7 3 n/a n/a 6 278
2007 292 79 3 9 3 n/a n/a 8 394
2008 274 50 2 10 0 n/a n/a 8 344
2009 251 47 2 8 0 n/a n/a 11 319
2010 249 52 3 13 1 n/a n/a 18 336
2011 234 61 2 6 1 0 23 0 327
2012 249 61 1 6 1 0 21 0 339
2013 289 67 0 10 1 0 29 0 396
2014 245 69 0 11 2 0 28 0 355
2015 221 99 0 20 0 0 22 0 362
2016 206 95 0 13 0 0 32 0 346
2017 187 113 0 13 1 0 30 0 344
2018 172 129 0 17 1 0 31 0 350
2019 147 117 0 12 2 0 32 0 310
2020 140 109 0 19 3 0 33 0 304
2021 128 104 1 16 1 0 38 0 288
2022 106 105 0 15 5 0 35 0 266
2023 112 105 0 21 0 0 35 0 273

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 498 20.0 24.9 0
1989 484 21.0 23.0 n/a
1990 477 22.0 21.6 n/a
1991 509 23.0 22.1 n/a
1992 457 23.5 19.4 64.1
1993 460 22.0 20.9 73
1994 459 23.0 20.0 79.5
1995 443 22.0 20.1 0
1996 443 22.0 20.1 0
1997 298 15.0 19.9 74.5
1998 308 15.0 20.5 67.2
1999 324 16.0 20.3 70.7
2000 332 18.0 18.4 76.2
2001 353 19.0 18.6 63.5
2002 338 18.0 18.8 77.5
2003 338 18.0 18.8 77.5
2004 294 17.0 17.3 75.9
2005 301 14.0 21.5 66.2
2006 278 14.0 19.9 81.6
2007 394 22.0 17.9 72.3
2008 344 14.0 24.6 n/a
2009 319 15.0 21.3 86.4
2010 336 16.0 21.0 78.3
2011 327 19.0 17.2 81
2012 339 18.0 18.8 87.9
2013 396 21.0 18.8 87.9
2014 355 21.0 16.9 87.3
2015 362 n/a n/a 97.5
2016 346 26.0 13.3 100
2017 344 23.0 14.9 n/a
2018 350 20.0 17.5 n/a
2019 310 20.0 15.5 n/a
2020 304 15.0 20.2 n/a
2021 288 16.0 18.0 n/a
2022 266 18.0 14.7 n/a
2023 273 16.0 17.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 498 20.0 24.9 0
1989 484 21.0 23.0 n/a
1990 477 22.0 21.6 n/a
1991 509 23.0 22.1 n/a
1992 457 23.5 19.4 64.1
1993 460 22.0 20.9 73
1994 459 23.0 20.0 79.5
1995 443 22.0 20.1 0
1996 443 22.0 20.1 0
1997 298 15.0 19.9 74.5
1998 308 15.0 20.5 67.2
1999 324 16.0 20.3 70.7
2000 332 18.0 18.4 76.2
2001 353 19.0 18.6 63.5
2002 338 18.0 18.8 77.5
2003 338 18.0 18.8 77.5
2004 294 17.0 17.3 75.9
2005 301 14.0 21.5 66.2
2006 278 14.0 19.9 81.6
2007 394 22.0 17.9 72.3
2008 344 14.0 24.6 n/a
2009 319 15.0 21.3 86.4
2010 336 16.0 21.0 78.3
2011 327 19.0 17.2 81
2012 339 18.0 18.8 87.9
2013 396 21.0 18.8 87.9
2014 355 21.0 16.9 87.3
2015 362 n/a n/a 97.5
2016 346 26.0 13.3 100
2017 344 23.0 14.9 n/a
2018 350 20.0 17.5 n/a
2019 310 20.0 15.5 n/a
2020 304 15.0 20.2 n/a
2021 288 16.0 18.0 n/a
2022 266 18.0 14.7 n/a
2023 273 16.0 17.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwood Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,762
2022 $14,131
2023 $15,645

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwood Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1364th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1422nd of 1596 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southwood Elementary School)26.331.6
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbus City Schools District)39.328.2
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southwood Elementary School)2021.1
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbus City Schools District)4334.5
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southwood Elementary School)54.15.1
 49%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbus City Schools District)48.132.8
 15.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southwood Elementary School)45.910.3
 35.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus City Schools District)41.234.5
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Southwood Elementary School)56.528.1
 28.4%
   5th Grade Science (Columbus City Schools District)31.428.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southwood Elementary School)43.512.5
 31%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbus City Schools District)31.124.6
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southwood Elementary School)52.231.3
 20.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus City Schools District)46.944
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Southwood Elementary School)12.524.1
 11.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Columbus City Schools District)29.920
 9.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Southwood Elementary School)31.717.2
 14.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus City Schools District)30.426.8
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students310273
 11.9%
African American117105
 10.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1221
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White147112
 23.8%
Two or More Races3235
 9.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 273 students attended Southwood Elementary School.

Students at Southwood Elementary School are 41% White, 38% African American, 13% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

Students who attend Southwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : South High School

Southwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.6% of Ohio elementary schools.


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