- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, OH
Shawnee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shawnee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390462802499
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shawnee Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Shawnee Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Springfield, OH.
School address
District: Clark-Shawnee Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390462802499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Shawnee Elementary School held near 1,019 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.7 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 390462802499 · Springfield, OH Other · MID · TRAD
983 enr · 19.7:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawnee Middle School/High School (667 students)
Shawnee Elementary School held near 1,019 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.7 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Shawnee Elementary School compares
Shawnee Elementary 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▲ 26% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 983 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
983
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Ohio - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$13,997
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Shawnee Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clark-Shawnee Local reports $13,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shawnee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Middle School/High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | 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
Similar other schools in Springfield
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Northwestern Elementary School
Standard public school
950 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Northwestern Junior/Senior High School
Standard public school
731 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Global Impact Stem Academy
Standard public school
697 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Shawnee Middle School/High School
Standard public school
667 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Springfield-Clark County
Vocational / career-technical school
657 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Rolling Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~983 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Shawnee Elementary School
How many students attend Shawnee Elementary School?
Shawnee Elementary School has 983 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,010 (2022-23) → 1,019 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shawnee Elementary School?
39.9% of students at Shawnee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shawnee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shawnee Elementary School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Springfield, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shawnee Elementary School?
Shawnee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Shawnee Elementary School rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Springfield, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Clark-Shawnee Local?
Besides Shawnee Elementary School, Clark-Shawnee Local also operates Shawnee Middle School/High School (667 students). See the Clark-Shawnee Local district page for the complete list.