Continental Local Elementary School

5211 State Route 634
Continental, OH 45831

295 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Continental Local Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Continental, Ohio, serving students within the Continental Local School District. As an integral part of the community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that balances academic rigor with personal growth. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school is able to foster a supportive environment where staff can offer more individualized attention to help students reach their developmental and learning milestones.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Continental Local Elementary emphasizes character development and school spirit, often acting as a hub for local community engagement. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and promoting a positive, inclusive culture. Its location on State Route 634 reflects its role as a key educational institution for families living in the surrounding Putnam County agricultural and residential area.

295

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Continental Local Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	21
Two or More	5

White
269 (91.2%)
Hispanic
21 (7.1%)
Two or More
5 (1.7%)

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:	Continental Local
Phone:	(419)596-3860
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 57

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 39