Serving 983 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shawnee Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 983 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Possum Elementary School serves the southwest part of Springfield, OH, covering an area of approximately 10.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shawnee Elementary School's student population of 983 students has grown by 197% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 175% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
983 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shawnee Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shawnee Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1331 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shawnee Elementary School's ranking?
Shawnee Elementary School is ranked #1331 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Shawnee Elementary School often compared to?
Shawnee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perrin Woods Elementary School, Kenton Ridge Elementary School, Greenon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Shawnee Elementary School?
983 students attend Shawnee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Shawnee Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shawnee Elementary School?
Shawnee Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shawnee Elementary School offer ?
Shawnee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shawnee Elementary School part of?
Shawnee Elementary School is part of Clark-Shawnee Local School District.
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