Enrollment
712
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lima, OH
Shawnee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shawnee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390457902346
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shawnee Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Lima · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Shawnee Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee Middle School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Lima, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shawnee Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shawnee Middle School
Shawnee Middle School is a large elementary school in Lima, Ohio, enrolling 712 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 712 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 612 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #327.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lima's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bath Elementary School (727 students): Shawnee Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Shawnee Local also operates Shawnee High School (673 students) and Elmwood Elementary School (508 students) alongside 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 Shawnee Middle School compares
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 | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 28% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Ohio - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,967
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 80.9%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Shawnee Middle School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shawnee Local, which includes Shawnee Middle School.
$11,967
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.9%
State 26.8%
Federal 13.2%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maplewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shawnee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Lima
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bath Elementary School
Standard public school
727 students
Perry Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Maplewood Elementary School
Standard public school
346 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Standard public school
343 students
Lima North Middle School
Standard public school
321 students
Heir Force Community School
Standard public school
204 students 34:1 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 (~712 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Shawnee Middle School
How many students attend Shawnee Middle School?
Shawnee Middle School has 712 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lima, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Middle School is 17:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shawnee Middle School?
22.7% of students at Shawnee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shawnee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shawnee Middle School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Lima, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shawnee Middle School?
Shawnee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Lima?
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee Middle School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Lima, 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 Lima on the city page.
Is Shawnee Middle School a good school?
Shawnee Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Shawnee Local?
Besides Shawnee Middle School, Shawnee Local also operates Shawnee High School (673 students), Elmwood Elementary School (508 students), and Maplewood Elementary School (346 students). See the Shawnee Local district page for the complete list.
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