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Southdale Elementary School

1200 W DOROTHY LN, KETTERING, OH 45409

Top 10% School in Ohio

Ranked 21 of 236 in Ohio

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About Southdale Elementary School

Southdale Elementary School, located in Kettering, Ohio, is noted for its academic excellence and community feel. The school also prides itself on developing the whole child by fostering an environment that encourages curiosity, confidence, and a passion for lifelong learning. Students at Southdale consistently excel academically, evidenced by students exceeding the state average proficiency in math and reading. Because Kettering is an affordable community to live in, families love the home rental options around the school, which are priced between $1,200 - $1,800. Southdale Elementary School is a fantastic school in Kettering, highly regarded for its academic success and its exceptional community atmosphere for young students, hired educators, and parents. Southdale Elementary School, located in Kettering, Ohio, is noted for its academic excellence and community feel. The school also prides itself on developing the whole child by fostering an environment that encourages curiosity, confidence, and a passion for lifelong learning. Students at Southdale consistently excel academically, evidenced by students exceeding the state average proficiency in math and reading. Because Kettering is an affordable community to live in, families love the home rental options around the school, which are priced between $1,200 - $1,800. Southdale Elementary School is a top elementary school in Ohio, highly regarded for its academic success and its exceptional community atmosphere for young students, hired educators, and parents.

Southdale Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1200 W DOROTHY LN, KETTERING, OH 45409

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Phone

(937) 499-1890

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 82%
Reading 78%
State average proficiency is 82% in Math and 78% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
504
Total Students
$90057
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 21 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Southdale Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 78.8%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 7.8%
Black 4.7%
Two+ Races 8%
Native Am. 1%
White
78.8%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
7.8%
Black
4.7%
Two+ Races
8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 504
46.9%
236 Female
53.1%
268 Male

Student Population

504 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

506 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Southdale completed preschool registration for 2025-26, which is really reflective of the continued demand for early-learning opportunities in our community.

FAQ

Q1. Are school-wide assemblies held at Southdale Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, students attend assemblies for announcements, awards, and special presentations.

Q2. Does Southdale Elementary have art and craft fairs?

Ans. Yes, students share their creative work when we have school art fairs or exhibitions.

Q3. How does Southdale Elementary take part in student recognition programs?

Ans. Southdale Elementary takes part in recognizing students for achievement in behavior, academics, and giving back to the community.

Q4. Do students receive guidance counseling in Southdale Elementary?

Ans. Yes, students have access to counselors for emotional, social, and academic support.

Q5. Are students a part of school clubs at Southdale Elementary?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs regarding the arts, reading, and special interests.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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