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South Elementary School

Summary:

South Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, serving 130 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Upper Sandusky Exempted Village School District, which is ranked 202 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Elementary School has generally performed better than the state average in various subject areas, particularly in 5th-grade English Language Arts (92% proficient or better in 2023-2024) and 5th-grade Mathematics (88% proficient or better in 2023-2024). However, the school's performance in 4th-grade English Language Arts (57.9% proficient or better in 2023-2024) is lower than the state average. The school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 1.4% in 2019-2020 to 12.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, South Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 40% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, South Elementary School's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the other elementary schools in the Upper Sandusky Exempted Village School District, such as Union Elementary and East Elementary. However, some nearby schools, like New Riegel Elementary and Mohawk Elementary, have consistently outperformed South Elementary in terms of state rankings and test scores.


Detail:

Public K-5

 444 S 8th St
       Upper Sandusky, OH  43351-1506

(419) 294-2304

District: Upper Sandusky Exempted Village

SchoolDigger Rank:
490th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,601 Help


Students who attend South Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Upper Sandusky Middle School
High:    Upper Sandusky High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  135

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
Hispanic:
6.7%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Elementary School ranks better than 68.9% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.53. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), Hispanic (6.7%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Elementary School is 16.4. 1 elementary schools in the Upper Sandusky Exempted Village School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Elementary School is $11,601. 1 elementary schools in the Upper Sandusky Exempted Village School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Elementary School 490th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See South Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Upper Sandusky Exempted Village:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Sandusky Exempted Village 202nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at South Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.17 519th 1471 64.7%
2005 64.86 577th 1501 61.6%
2006 65.30 589th 1504 60.8%
2007 84.71 78th 1609 95.2%
2008 76.63 313th 1582 80.2%
2009 79.30 220th 1610 86.3%
2010 61.55 832nd 1662 49.9%
2011 74.69 409th 1686 75.7%
2012 63.02 843rd 1709 50.7%
2013 63.64 814th 1701 52.1%
2014 71.56 571st 1687 66.2%
2015 59.17 863rd 1684 48.8%
2016 71.90 544th 1678 67.6%
2017 61.09 827th 1651 49.9%
2018 47.95 1015th 1636 38.0%
2019 64.28 730th 1676 56.4%
2021 57.26 822nd 1610 48.9%
2022 75.39 432nd 1588 72.8%
2023 60.76 755th 1596 52.7%
2024 72.53 490th 1577 68.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.97 598th 1465 59.2%
2019 73.25 328th 1465 77.6%
2021 62.16 528th 1404 62.4%
2023 23.20 1134th 1447 21.6%
2024 80.71 183rd 1484 87.7%
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Rank History for Female students at South Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.56 971st 1518 36.0%
2022 63.59 619th 1488 58.4%
2023 38.95 973rd 1483 34.4%
2024 74.48 395th 1466 73.1%
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Rank History for Male students at South Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.31 982nd 1536 36.1%
2019 56.66 811th 1535 47.2%
2021 44.41 908th 1499 39.4%
2022 77.70 349th 1518 77.0%
2023 61.80 676th 1498 54.9%
2024 66.56 565th 1485 62.0%
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Rank History for White students at South Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.57 1064th 1309 18.7%
2019 56.50 662nd 1271 47.9%
2021 37.98 869th 1249 30.4%
2022 59.20 569th 1242 54.2%
2023 43.78 799th 1215 34.2%
2024 62.05 498th 1190 58.2%
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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 South Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 181 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1989 129 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1990 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1991 154 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1992 146 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1993 142 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1994 130 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1995 160 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1996 160 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1997 156 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1998 150 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1999 136 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2000 122 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2001 127 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2002 108 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 3 118
2003 108 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 3 118
2004 113 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 3 122
2005 99 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 2 105
2006 132 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 3 141
2007 123 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 4 131
2008 132 0 2 12 0 n/a n/a 5 151
2009 121 0 2 13 0 n/a n/a 5 141
2010 106 0 4 17 0 n/a n/a 6 133
2011 107 0 4 20 0 0 3 0 134
2012 118 0 2 25 0 0 1 0 146
2013 119 0 1 22 0 0 1 0 143
2014 109 0 0 16 0 0 2 0 127
2015 123 0 0 15 0 0 5 0 143
2016 126 1 0 15 0 0 6 0 148
2017 124 1 0 15 0 0 6 0 146
2018 112 3 0 19 0 0 4 0 138
2019 114 0 0 17 0 0 7 0 138
2020 114 0 0 16 0 0 8 0 138
2021 105 1 0 14 0 1 4 0 125
2022 116 0 0 13 0 1 8 0 138
2023 111 1 0 9 0 0 9 0 130
2024 117 1 0 9 0 0 8 0 135

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 South Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 181 7.0 25.8 0
1989 129 7.0 18.4 n/a
1990 120 6.0 20.0 n/a
1991 157 7.0 22.4 n/a
1992 151 6.3 23.9 23.2
1993 144 5.3 27.2 28.5
1994 131 5.8 22.6 32.1
1995 161 5.8 27.8 0
1996 161 5.8 27.8 0
1997 157 5.8 27.1 18.5
1998 150 5.8 25.9 14.7
1999 137 5.8 23.6 27.7
2000 124 7.0 17.7 26.6
2001 137 8.0 17.1 32.8
2002 118 6.0 19.7 28.7
2003 118 6.0 19.7 28.7
2004 122 6.0 20.3 27.7
2005 105 5.0 21.0 23.3
2006 141 7.0 20.1 37
2007 131 7.0 18.7 34.6
2008 151 9.1 16.6 n/a
2009 141 8.0 17.6 50
2010 133 7.9 16.6 55.9
2011 134 7.7 17.2 53.7
2012 146 7.7 18.8 56.8
2013 143 8.0 17.6 59.4
2014 127 7.9 16.0 55.9
2015 143 n/a n/a 60.8
2016 148 8.0 18.5 54.1
2017 146 8.0 18.2 50.7
2018 138 8.0 17.1 47.8
2019 138 8.5 16.2 47.1
2020 138 8.1 16.9 48.6
2021 125 7.2 17.2 n/a
2022 138 7.2 19.1 n/a
2023 130 7.2 18.0 40
2024 135 8.2 16.4 45.9

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 South Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 181 7.0 25.8 0
1989 129 7.0 18.4 n/a
1990 120 6.0 20.0 n/a
1991 157 7.0 22.4 n/a
1992 151 6.3 23.9 23.2
1993 144 5.3 27.2 28.5
1994 131 5.8 22.6 32.1
1995 161 5.8 27.8 0
1996 161 5.8 27.8 0
1997 157 5.8 27.1 18.5
1998 150 5.8 25.9 14.7
1999 137 5.8 23.6 27.7
2000 124 7.0 17.7 26.6
2001 137 8.0 17.1 32.8
2002 118 6.0 19.7 28.7
2003 118 6.0 19.7 28.7
2004 122 6.0 20.3 27.7
2005 105 5.0 21.0 23.3
2006 141 7.0 20.1 37
2007 131 7.0 18.7 34.6
2008 151 9.1 16.6 n/a
2009 141 8.0 17.6 50
2010 133 7.9 16.6 55.9
2011 134 7.7 17.2 53.7
2012 146 7.7 18.8 56.8
2013 143 8.0 17.6 59.4
2014 127 7.9 16.0 55.9
2015 143 n/a n/a 60.8
2016 148 8.0 18.5 54.1
2017 146 8.0 18.2 50.7
2018 138 8.0 17.1 47.8
2019 138 8.5 16.2 47.1
2020 138 8.1 16.9 48.6
2021 125 7.2 17.2 n/a
2022 138 7.2 19.1 n/a
2023 130 7.2 18.0 40
2024 135 8.2 16.4 45.9

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 South Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,152
2022 $12,624
2023 $12,957
2024 $11,601

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 730th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 755th of 1596 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Elementary School)6557.9
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Upper Sandusky Exempted Village)80.282.7
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Elementary School)7057.9
 12.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Upper Sandusky Exempted Village)80.375
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Elementary School)91.390.9
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Upper Sandusky Exempted Village)89.986.3
 3.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Elementary School)78.386.4
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Sandusky Exempted Village)74.870.9
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (South Elementary School)6045.5
 14.5%
   5th Grade Science (Upper Sandusky Exempted Village)75.467.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Elementary School)7063.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Upper Sandusky Exempted Village)77.270.8
 6.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Elementary School)7063.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Sandusky Exempted Village)76.372.9
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students138130
 5.8%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic179
 47.1%
Pacific Islander00
White114111
 2.6%
Two or More Races79
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.1%40%
 7.1%

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South Elementary School ranks 490th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at South Elementary School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Upper Sandusky Middle School
High : Upper Sandusky High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 135 students attended South Elementary School.


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