Excellent
#315 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 9% in state
South Elementary
Elementary School · Vinton County Local · Hamden, OH
A Vinton County Local elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
38234 State Route 93, Hamden, OH 45634
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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).
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Where South Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average402/100K
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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
$52,879
Median home value
$99,100
Median rent
$681/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
25.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truth Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 0.3 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Wellston Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 3–5 | 2.5 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Sts Peter & Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Bundy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–2 | 3.8 mi | 333 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vinton County Local
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Elementary is listed in Vinton County Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Elementary
South Elementary is a public elementary school in Hamden, OH, part of Vinton County Local, serving approximately 233 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #315 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% 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 Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend South Elementary?
South Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary is 12.3:1. 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 #315 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is South Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 233
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Vinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (740) 384-2731
- Area population (ZIP 45634)
- 1,562
- Area average commute
- 40.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
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 45634; 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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