Southdale Elementary School

Southdale Elementary School is for students in grades K-5.

Southdale Elementary School has a student to teacher ratio of 18 to 1.

According to Niche, Southdale Elementary School has an overall rating of B+.

Southdale Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1200 W Dorothy Ln, Kettering, OH

Kettering City School District

504 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Daniel Palmer

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1

Math Proficiency
78%

Reading Proficiency
78%

A-

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

78%

Math Proficiency

78%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

19:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

10.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

506:1

Student Diversity

Female

51.5%

Male

48.5%

White

75.3%

Two or more races

9.2%

Hispanic

7.9%

Black

6.9%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

2/21/2023

Mr. Palmer is both an unpleasant and unsatisfactory principle. Growing up through Kettering City Schools, I (including my family) have had direct correlation with the school systems ( preschool, K-5th, middle school and high school). It is unfortunate, that Southdale (specifically) continues to have...

5.0 parent

3/29/2019

Southdale has been a place where my son has received the support and guidance he needed to succeed both academically and socially. The teachers are all dedicated to their students learning, and the opportunities for family involvement are both plentiful and enjoyable. Enrolling my son at Southdale h...

5.0 other

6/19/2015

This was the best school! i would highly recommend this school to anyone. The teachers and staff are amazing. They care alot about their students. The activities and community they create make everyone feel like a family. Im 27 years old now and still enjoy going back to visit and seeing some of my...

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Ohio Montgomery County Kettering 45409

Southdale Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Kettering, OH, in the Kettering neighborhood, and is served by the Kettering City School District in Ohio. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 504 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 78% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Southdale Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $269,079. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kettering Fairmont High School, Oakwood High School, Jefferson Township Local School District, and more. Learn more about what Kettering has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southdale Elementary School.

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