Enrollment
471
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Preble Shawnee Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Preble Shawnee Elementary School
Preble Shawnee Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Camden, Ohio, enrolling 471 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 471 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 696 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #653, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 471 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Preble Shawnee Local also operates Preble Shawnee Middle School (421 students) and Preble Shawnee High School High School (345 students) alongside Preble Shawnee Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Preble Shawnee Elementary School compares
Preble Shawnee Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,805
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Preble Shawnee Local, which includes Preble Shawnee Elementary School.
$12,805
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.7%
State 49.4%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Camden on the city page.
Is Preble Shawnee Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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