Shawnee Elementary School

1841 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,019 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 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 1,019 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50% in OH
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Shawnee Elementary School's student population of 1,019 students has grown by 208% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,019 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres

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 0.37, 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)
#1331 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
64%
54%
62%
60%
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
6%
17%
White
79%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
1,019 students attend Shawnee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Shawnee Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% 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 20:1, 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 1,019 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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