Southdale Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kettering, Ohio 45409 · Kettering City School District
#558 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio
#8105 of 50,301 nationally
About Southdale Elementary School
Southdale Elementary School is a public elementary located in Kettering, in the Kettering City School District school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 530 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 558th of 1,713 ranked elementary schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 530.
There are 12 schools in Kettering; Southdale Elementary School ranks 8th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)81%
- Reading proficiency (30%)79%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.4
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 Southdale Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Southdale Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades K–K
130 students · 1.9 km away
West Carrollton Intermediate School
Moraine · Public middle · Grades 5–6
453 students · 2.2 km away
Smith Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
494 students · 2.4 km away
Kettering Early Childhood Education Center
Dayton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
120 students · 2.5 km away
Harman Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
403 students · 2.6 km away
Oakwood Junior High School
Dayton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
319 students · 2.6 km away
Oakwood High School
Dayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
656 students · 2.6 km away
Kettering Fairmont High School
Kettering · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,445 students · 2.8 km away
Van Buren Middle School
Kettering · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students · 3.1 km away
Orchard Park Elementary School
Kettering · Public elementary · Grades K–5
294 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Ohio with a comparable Enrollment.
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530 students
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530 students
Medill Elementary School
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
Sedalia Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
Indian Lake Elementary School
Lewistown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
530 students
Springdale Elementary School
Cincinnati · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Southdale Elementary School a good school?
Southdale Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 74.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #558 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 Southdale Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Southdale Elementary School ranks #558 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio and #8105 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Southdale Elementary School?
Southdale Elementary School had 530 students in 2025.
Is Southdale Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Southdale Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Southdale Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Southdale Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.