Shawnee Early Childhood School

630 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Shawnee Early Childhood School, located in the Blue Ash area of Cincinnati, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Princeton City School District. The school is dedicated exclusively to the youngest learners in the district, typically housing students in preschool and kindergarten. By focusing solely on early childhood development, the school creates a tailored environment designed to foster foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and a love for learning during these critical formative years.

The facility at 9394 Sterling Dr is structured to support a play-based and inquiry-driven curriculum that prepares children for the transition to elementary school. Beyond core academics, Shawnee emphasizes community building and parent involvement, aiming to establish a strong partnership between home and school. With its focused age range and developmentally appropriate resources, the school serves as a key pillar in the Princeton City School District’s commitment to early intervention and educational excellence.

630

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shawnee Early Childhood School
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	117
Black	103
Asian	64
Two or More	34
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

White
304 (48.3%)
Hispanic
117 (18.6%)
Black
103 (16.3%)
Asian
64 (10.2%)
Two or More
34 (5.4%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lakota Local
Phone:	(513)779-3014
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 214

Grade 1 185

Grade 2 231