South Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 · New Philadelphia City
#216 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio
#3597 of 50,301 nationally
About South Elementary School
South Elementary School is a public elementary located in New Philadelphia, in the New Philadelphia City school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades 2–3. In 2025 it enrolled 429 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 216th of 1,713 ranked elementary schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is math proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 429.
There are 9 schools in New Philadelphia; South Elementary School ranks 1st of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)91%
- Reading proficiency (30%)88%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)18.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 18.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 88%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 91%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
East Elementary School
New Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
236 students · 2.6 km away
Central Elementary School
New Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 5–5
195 students · 2.9 km away
New Philadelphia High School
New Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
748 students · 2.9 km away
West Elementary School
New Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades 4–4
198 students · 3.0 km away
West Elementary Pre School
New Philadelphia · Public other · Grades PK–PK
35 students · 3.0 km away
Joseph Welty Middle School
New Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
668 students · 3.0 km away
York Elementary School
New Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–1
209 students · 3.9 km away
New Philadelphia Preschool Center at the Quaker Dome
New Philadelphia · Public other · Grades PK–PK
108 students · 4.0 km away
South Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
422 students · 5.0 km away
Dover High School
Dover · Public high · Grades 9–12
823 students · 6.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Ohio with a comparable Enrollment.
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429 students
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429 students
Crestview Elementary School
Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
Shoreview Elementary School
Euclid · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
Fairfield Local Elementary School
Leesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Waterford Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades K–8
428 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Elementary School a good school?
South Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 82.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #216 of 1,713 in Ohio. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Elementary School rank in Ohio?
South Elementary School ranks #216 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio and #3597 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School had 429 students in 2025.
Is South Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
South Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 2–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.