Shawnee Elementary School

1841 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,010 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shawnee Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 1,010 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50% in OH
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shawnee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Shawnee Elementary School's student population of 1,010 students has grown by 137% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 88% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
1,010 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Shawnee Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shawnee Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1263 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Shawnee Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shawnee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shawnee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Shawnee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Shawnee Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Shawnee Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Shawnee Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Shawnee Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Shawnee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Shawnee Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Shawnee Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shawnee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shawnee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shawnee Elementary School's ranking?
Shawnee Elementary School is ranked #1263 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Shawnee Elementary School often compared to?
Shawnee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perrin Woods Elementary School, Greenon Elementary School, Northridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Shawnee Elementary School?
1,010 students attend Shawnee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Shawnee Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee Elementary School?
Shawnee Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shawnee Elementary School offer ?
Shawnee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Shawnee Elementary School part of?
Shawnee Elementary School is part of Clark-Shawnee Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 1,010 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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