South Elementary School

132 Providence Ave SW
New Philadelphia, OH 44663

400 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

South Elementary School, located at 132 Providence Ave SW in New Philadelphia, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the New Philadelphia City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of fundamental skills during the formative years of elementary education. As part of a close-knit community, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure that each child has the resources and guidance necessary to build a strong educational base.

Beyond its academic curriculum, South Elementary is known for its role in shaping the character and community spirit of its student body. The school typically engages in initiatives designed to encourage inclusivity, responsibility, and active participation in the classroom. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, the staff at South Elementary works to prepare children for the transition to middle school while creating a safe and encouraging atmosphere that reflects the values of the broader New Philadelphia area.

400

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	88
Black	5
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
296 (74.0 %)
Hispanic
88 (22.0 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Philadelphia City
Phone:	(330)364-0725
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 194

Grade 3 206