- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Preble Shawnee Middle School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 390492806159 · Camden, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 23.4:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Preble Shawnee Elementary School (471 students)
Preble Shawnee Middle School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Preble Shawnee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Preble Shawnee
Preble Shawnee Elementary School
471 students
- This school
Preble Shawnee Middle School
421 students
- Preble Shawnee
Preble Shawnee High School High School
345 students
What this shows Preble Shawnee Middle School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Preble Shawnee Middle School compares
Preble Shawnee Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~421 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.