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Southdale Elementary School

Summary:

Southdale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kettering, Ohio, serving around 490 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Kettering City School District, which is ranked 157 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southdale Elementary consistently performs above the state average on Ohio State Tests across grades 3-5 in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. In the 2023-2024 school year, Southdale's 5th-grade students achieved 92.8% proficiency in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state average of 70.6%. The school's 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rate of 79.4% is also much higher than the state average of 62.1%. Southdale's gifted and talented students perform exceptionally well, ranking 3rd out of 128 Ohio elementary schools in this category for the 2021-2022 school year. The school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 18.0 to 18.5 students per teacher over the past three school years.

While Southdale generally outperforms the nearby Beavertown Elementary and the Dayton City schools in academic metrics, it lags behind the highly-ranked Oakwood City schools, such as Smith Elementary and Harman Elementary, in both test scores and overall school rankings. Southdale's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger places it in the top 20% of Ohio elementary schools, but there is room for improvement to reach the 5-star status of the top-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1200 W Dorothy Ln
       Kettering, OH  45409-1307

(937) 499-1890

District: Kettering City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
292nd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,978 Help


Students who attend Southdale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Van Buren Middle School
High:    Kettering Fairmont High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  504

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.6%
Hispanic:
8.1%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.6% Help


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Compare Details Southdale Elementary School ranks better than 81.5% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks 5th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Kettering City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.04. (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 (76.6%), Hispanic (8.1%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southdale Elementary School is 18.5. 7 elementary schools in the Kettering City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southdale Elementary School is $11,978. 5 elementary schools in the Kettering City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southdale Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southdale Elementary School 292nd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Southdale Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Kettering City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kettering City School District 157th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southdale Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Southdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.02 165th 1471 88.8%
2005 72.71 388th 1501 74.2%
2006 73.03 387th 1504 74.3%
2007 75.63 334th 1609 79.2%
2008 77.95 275th 1582 82.6%
2009 76.13 318th 1610 80.2%
2010 78.16 280th 1662 83.2%
2011 70.34 583rd 1686 65.4%
2012 70.00 599th 1709 65.0%
2013 72.90 508th 1701 70.1%
2014 75.19 423rd 1687 74.9%
2015 69.20 600th 1684 64.4%
2016 73.57 490th 1678 70.8%
2017 77.28 375th 1651 77.3%
2018 72.52 527th 1636 67.8%
2019 76.11 413th 1676 75.4%
2021 74.63 465th 1610 71.1%
2022 77.41 380th 1588 76.1%
2023 79.72 331st 1596 79.3%
2024 81.04 292nd 1577 81.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Southdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.32 18th 183 90.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.13 439th 856 48.7%
2024 72.67 155th 900 82.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.57 424th 1465 71.1%
2019 76.05 278th 1465 81.0%
2021 67.72 417th 1404 70.3%
2022 64.66 507th 1419 64.3%
2023 73.59 323rd 1447 77.7%
2024 77.93 247th 1484 83.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Southdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.00 548th 1518 63.9%
2019 74.92 388th 1502 74.2%
2021 70.15 458th 1467 68.8%
2022 79.62 287th 1488 80.7%
2023 77.77 330th 1483 77.7%
2024 84.67 153rd 1466 89.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Southdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.19 383rd 1021 62.5%
2019 62.29 281st 956 70.6%
2021 34.44 503rd 765 34.2%
2022 22.82 686th 824 16.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Southdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.29 324th 759 57.3%
2022 76.46 3rd 128 97.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Southdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.89 448th 1536 70.8%
2019 77.69 348th 1535 77.3%
2021 70.44 494th 1499 67.0%
2022 72.46 466th 1518 69.3%
2023 80.85 272nd 1498 81.8%
2024 77.05 363rd 1485 75.6%
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Rank History for White students at Southdale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.88 546th 1309 58.3%
2019 70.60 393rd 1271 69.1%
2021 67.09 419th 1249 66.5%
2022 67.84 424th 1242 65.9%
2023 72.41 337th 1215 72.3%
2024 71.35 367th 1190 69.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Southdale Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 450 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1989 445 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1990 478 3 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1991 499 1 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1992 504 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1993 500 3 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1994 523 1 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1995 430 5 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1996 430 5 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1997 439 4 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1998 456 5 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 469
1999 443 5 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2000 420 7 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2001 381 6 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2002 358 13 0 2 0 n/a n/a 20 393
2003 358 13 0 2 0 n/a n/a 20 393
2004 324 8 2 8 1 n/a n/a 20 363
2005 350 3 4 7 0 n/a n/a 20 384
2006 373 6 6 8 0 n/a n/a 14 407
2007 405 9 6 12 0 n/a n/a 19 451
2008 415 14 5 13 0 n/a n/a 27 474
2009 427 16 6 8 0 n/a n/a 26 483
2010 403 15 4 10 0 n/a n/a 31 463
2011 487 28 11 21 1 0 39 0 587
2012 508 25 6 27 1 0 32 0 599
2013 505 22 7 18 1 0 41 0 594
2014 531 20 7 14 1 0 36 0 609
2015 496 13 7 12 0 1 37 0 566
2016 489 18 7 18 0 1 42 0 575
2017 432 20 6 18 0 0 35 0 511
2018 409 13 6 34 1 0 37 0 500
2019 397 20 11 37 1 0 44 0 510
2020 408 29 7 36 1 0 45 0 526
2021 387 33 10 35 1 0 41 0 507
2022 398 28 5 36 1 0 42 0 510
2023 386 23 3 38 1 0 39 0 490
2024 386 34 4 41 0 0 39 0 504

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 Southdale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 23.0 19.8 0
1989 449 22.0 20.4 n/a
1990 489 22.4 21.8 n/a
1991 508 23.5 21.6 n/a
1992 510 24.7 20.6 4.1
1993 512 23.0 22.3 4.7
1994 532 23.5 22.6 3.9
1995 442 21.0 21.0 4.5
1996 442 21.0 21.0 4.5
1997 455 21.0 21.7 4.8
1998 469 22.5 20.8 5.5
1999 453 23.5 19.3 7.5
2000 435 21.9 19.9 9.9
2001 393 24.9 15.8 11.2
2002 393 24.0 16.4 15.5
2003 393 24.0 16.4 15.5
2004 363 23.9 15.2 16.9
2005 384 23.9 16.1 18.1
2006 407 23.0 17.7 18.8
2007 451 20.9 21.6 20.8
2008 474 22.5 21.1 n/a
2009 483 22.5 21.5 26.9
2010 463 22.0 21.0 28
2011 587 25.8 22.6 36.5
2012 599 24.9 24.0 41.2
2013 594 26.6 22.2 40.2
2014 609 27.0 22.5 41.1
2015 566 n/a n/a 41.7
2016 575 26.0 22.1 41.7
2017 511 26.1 19.5 41.5
2018 500 23.7 21.0 41.6
2019 510 25.7 19.8 37.1
2020 526 29.0 18.1 33.3
2021 507 28.0 18.1 n/a
2022 510 27.5 18.5 n/a
2023 490 27.1 18.0 35.5
2024 504 27.1 18.5 47.6

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 Southdale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 23.0 19.8 0
1989 449 22.0 20.4 n/a
1990 489 22.4 21.8 n/a
1991 508 23.5 21.6 n/a
1992 510 24.7 20.6 4.1
1993 512 23.0 22.3 4.7
1994 532 23.5 22.6 3.9
1995 442 21.0 21.0 4.5
1996 442 21.0 21.0 4.5
1997 455 21.0 21.7 4.8
1998 469 22.5 20.8 5.5
1999 453 23.5 19.3 7.5
2000 435 21.9 19.9 9.9
2001 393 24.9 15.8 11.2
2002 393 24.0 16.4 15.5
2003 393 24.0 16.4 15.5
2004 363 23.9 15.2 16.9
2005 384 23.9 16.1 18.1
2006 407 23.0 17.7 18.8
2007 451 20.9 21.6 20.8
2008 474 22.5 21.1 n/a
2009 483 22.5 21.5 26.9
2010 463 22.0 21.0 28
2011 587 25.8 22.6 36.5
2012 599 24.9 24.0 41.2
2013 594 26.6 22.2 40.2
2014 609 27.0 22.5 41.1
2015 566 n/a n/a 41.7
2016 575 26.0 22.1 41.7
2017 511 26.1 19.5 41.5
2018 500 23.7 21.0 41.6
2019 510 25.7 19.8 37.1
2020 526 29.0 18.1 33.3
2021 507 28.0 18.1 n/a
2022 510 27.5 18.5 n/a
2023 490 27.1 18.0 35.5
2024 504 27.1 18.5 47.6

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 Southdale Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,215
2022 $11,947
2023 $11,997
2024 $11,978

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southdale Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 413th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 331st of 1596 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southdale Elementary School)83.787.8
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kettering City School District)83.679
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southdale Elementary School)78.984.4
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kettering City School District)81.383
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southdale Elementary School)92.389.4
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kettering City School District)88.786.5
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southdale Elementary School)84.683.3
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kettering City School District)79.179.4
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Southdale Elementary School)68.765.3
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Kettering City School District)80.276.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southdale Elementary School)70.767.4
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kettering City School District)83.876
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southdale Elementary School)78.879.2
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kettering City School District)82.681.7
 0.9%
   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 Students510490
 3.9%
African American2023
 15%
American Indian11
Asian113
 72.7%
Hispanic3738
 2.7%
Pacific Islander00
White397386
 2.8%
Two or More Races4439
 11.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.1%35.5%
 1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southdale Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 504 students attended Southdale Elementary School.

Southdale Elementary School ranks 292nd of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Southdale Elementary School are 77% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American.

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

Middle : Van Buren Middle School
High : Kettering Fairmont High School


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