Enrollment
273
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Huron, OH
Shawnee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shawnee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390441305456
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shawnee Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Huron · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Shawnee Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Huron, OH.
School address
District: Huron City Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390441305456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shawnee Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shawnee Elementary
Shawnee Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Huron, Ohio, enrolling 273 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.8:1 is larger than about 92% of Ohio schools and 36% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 273 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 386 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #315, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Huron City Schools also operates Woodlands Intermediate School (523 students) and Huron High School (372 students) alongside Shawnee Elementary.
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 Shawnee Elementary compares
Shawnee Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 36% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,659
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huron City Schools, which includes Shawnee Elementary.
$13,659
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.3%
State 21.9%
Federal 11.8%
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 Shawnee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huron High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccormick Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shawnee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~273 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Shawnee Elementary
How many students attend Shawnee Elementary?
Shawnee Elementary has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Huron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 36% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shawnee Elementary?
24.5% of students at Shawnee Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shawnee Elementary?
Shawnee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shawnee Elementary rank among public schools in Huron?
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Huron, 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 Huron on the city page.
Is Shawnee Elementary a good school?
Shawnee Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of 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 Huron City Schools?
Besides Shawnee Elementary, Huron City Schools also operates Woodlands Intermediate School (523 students), Huron High School (372 students), and Mccormick Junior High (267 students). See the Huron City Schools district page for the complete list.
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