- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camden, OH
Preble Shawnee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Preble Shawnee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390492803549
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preble Shawnee Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Preble Shawnee Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preble Shawnee Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Camden, OH.
School address
District: Preble Shawnee Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390492803549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Preble Shawnee Elementary School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 390492803549 · Camden, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 17.4:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Preble Shawnee Middle School (421 students)
Preble Shawnee Elementary School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Preble Shawnee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Preble Shawnee Elementary School
471 students
- Preble Shawnee
Preble Shawnee Middle School
421 students
- Preble Shawnee
Preble Shawnee High School High School
345 students
What this shows Preble Shawnee Elementary School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Preble Shawnee Elementary School compares
Preble Shawnee Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▲ 20% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,066
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Preble Shawnee Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Preble Shawnee Local reports $13,066 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Preble Shawnee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preble Shawnee Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Preble Shawnee High School High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preble Shawnee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Preble Shawnee Elementary School
How many students attend Preble Shawnee Elementary School?
Preble Shawnee Elementary School has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camden, OH. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preble Shawnee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Preble Shawnee Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Preble Shawnee Elementary School?
38.0% of students at Preble Shawnee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preble Shawnee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Preble Shawnee Elementary School is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Camden, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preble Shawnee Elementary School?
Preble Shawnee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Preble Shawnee Elementary School rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Preble Shawnee Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Camden, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Preble Shawnee Local?
Besides Preble Shawnee Elementary School, Preble Shawnee Local also operates Preble Shawnee Middle School (421 students) and Preble Shawnee High School High School (345 students). See the Preble Shawnee Local district page for the complete list.