- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Shawnee Middle School held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 390457902346 · Lima, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 17:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawnee High School (673 students)
Shawnee Middle School held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Shawnee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shawnee Middle School
712 students
- Shawnee High S
Shawnee High School
673 students
- Elmwood Elemen
Elmwood Elementary School
508 students
- Maplewood Elem
Maplewood Elementary School
346 students
What this shows Shawnee Middle School reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shawnee Middle School compares
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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,260
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 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.
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
District finance for Shawnee Local reports $13,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~712 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 727 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.