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#2137 of 3,441 schools in OH
South Elementary
Elementary School · Licking Heights Local · Pataskala, OH
A Licking Heights Local elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6623 Summit Rd SW, Pataskala, OH 43062
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Elementary score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average312/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,450
Median home value
$292,100
Median rent
$1,334/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Taylor Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 1–4 | 2.1 mi | 836 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 314 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Licking Heights Local
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Elementary is listed in Licking Heights Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Elementary
South Elementary is a public elementary school in Pataskala, OH, part of Licking Heights Local, serving approximately 771 students in grades 1st-4th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,137 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Elementary
What grades does South Elementary serve?
South Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend South Elementary?
South Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 771 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Elementary rank in OH?
South Elementary ranks #2,137 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is South Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Elementary a charter school?
No, South Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Elementary?
66.8% of students at South Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 771
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Licking County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (740) 964-1674
- Area population (ZIP 43062)
- 31,822
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43062; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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