Enrollment
421
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camden, OH
Preble Shawnee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Preble Shawnee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390492806159
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preble Shawnee Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 421
- students enrolled
Preble Shawnee Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preble Shawnee Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Camden, OH.
School address
District: Preble Shawnee Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390492806159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Preble Shawnee Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Preble Shawnee Middle School
Preble Shawnee Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Camden, Ohio, enrolling 421 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Ohio schools and 29% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 421 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.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 30 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Preble Shawnee Local also operates Preble Shawnee Elementary School (471 students) and Preble Shawnee High School High School (345 students) alongside Preble Shawnee Middle 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 Middle School compares
Preble Shawnee Middle 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 expulsions.
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 96.0%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Preble Shawnee Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preble Shawnee Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Preble Shawnee High School High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preble Shawnee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary 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 (~421 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Preble Shawnee Middle School
How many students attend Preble Shawnee Middle School?
Preble Shawnee Middle School has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camden, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preble Shawnee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Preble Shawnee Middle School is 23.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preble Shawnee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Preble Shawnee Middle School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Camden, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preble Shawnee Middle School?
Preble Shawnee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Preble Shawnee Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
Preble Shawnee Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. 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 Middle School, Preble Shawnee Local also operates Preble Shawnee Elementary School (471 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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