South Elementary School

130 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Elementary School, located at 444 S. 8th St. in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Upper Sandusky Exempted Village School District. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its young students, typically serving children in the primary grade levels. By prioritizing a supportive classroom environment and a structured curriculum, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for their future transitions into the middle and high school levels.

Beyond core academics, South Elementary is integrated into the close-knit Upper Sandusky community, emphasizing values such as citizenship, responsibility, and collaboration. The school works closely with local families to ensure that students are provided with the necessary resources and encouragement to succeed. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to personalized learning, the faculty and staff strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

130

Total Students

7.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	9
Black	1
Two or More	9

White
111 (85.4 %)
Hispanic
9 (6.9 %)
Two or More
9 (6.9 %)
Black
1 (0.8 %)

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:	Upper Sandusky Exempted Village
Phone:	(419)294-2304
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 22