Enrollment
476
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Xenia, OH
Shawnee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shawnee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390451502053
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shawnee Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Xenia · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 476
- students enrolled
Shawnee Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Xenia, OH.
School address
District: Xenia Community City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451502053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shawnee Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shawnee Elementary School
Shawnee Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Xenia, Ohio, enrolling 476 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 476 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 led by White (74%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Xenia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Trebein Elementary School (832 students): Shawnee Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.6:1 vs 17.3:1).
Xenia Community City also operates Xenia High School (887 students) and Warner Middle School (728 students) alongside 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 Shawnee Elementary School compares
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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$13,938
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 73.5%
Two or More 13.4%
African American 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Shawnee Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Xenia Community City, which includes Shawnee Elementary School.
$13,938
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.0%
State 35.6%
Federal 15.4%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xenia High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warner Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arrowood Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shawnee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Xenia
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Trebein Elementary School
Standard public school
832 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Arrowood Elementary
Standard public school
449 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
313 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Tecumseh Elementary School
Standard public school
293 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Cox Elementary School
Standard public school
216 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~476 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Shawnee Elementary School
How many students attend Shawnee Elementary School?
Shawnee Elementary School has 476 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Xenia, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Elementary School is 21.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shawnee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shawnee Elementary School is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Xenia, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shawnee Elementary School?
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 Shawnee Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Xenia?
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Xenia, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Xenia on the city page.
Is Shawnee Elementary School a good school?
Shawnee Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Xenia Community City?
Besides Shawnee Elementary School, Xenia Community City also operates Xenia High School (887 students), Warner Middle School (728 students), and Arrowood Elementary (449 students). See the Xenia Community City district page for the complete list.
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