Elmwood Elementary School

4295 Shawnee Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Elmwood Elementary School serves 512 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 512 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elmwood Elementary School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Elmwood Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
4%
17%
White
81%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Elmwood Elementary School often compared to?
Elmwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maplewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Elmwood Elementary School?
512 students attend Elmwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Elmwood Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmwood Elementary School?
Elmwood Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elmwood Elementary School offer ?
Elmwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elmwood Elementary School part of?
Elmwood Elementary School is part of Shawnee Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 512 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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