Shawnee Elementary School

www.clark-shawnee.k12.oh.us/

983 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Possum Elementary School, located at 2589 S. Yellow Springs Rd. in Springfield, Ohio, serves as a local educational hub within the Clark-Shawnee Local School District. The school provides a foundational academic environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. As part of a district known for its commitment to student growth, the school emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its young learners.

The school is characterized by its dedication to creating a safe and engaging learning space for the children of the Springfield area. Through its partnership with the broader Clark-Shawnee community, Possum Elementary aims to prepare students for their future academic transitions by encouraging curiosity, responsibility, and collaboration. Parents and community members are often involved in school activities, highlighting the institution's role as a cornerstone of the neighborhood's educational framework.

983

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shawnee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	757
Hispanic	62
Black	67
Asian	5
Two or More	92

White
757 (77.0%)
Two or More
92 (9.4%)
Black
67 (6.8%)
Hispanic
62 (6.3%)
Asian
5 (0.5%)

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:	Clark-Shawnee Local
Phone:	(937)717-2403
Website:	http://www.clark-shawnee.k12.oh.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	983
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	491
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 76

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 148

Grade 2 136

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 129

Grade 6 128