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#2123 of 3,441 schools in OH
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Elmwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Shawnee Local · Lima, OH
A Shawnee Local elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
4295 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH 45806
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 19 schools in Lima.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elmwood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,156/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lima), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,160
Median home value
$189,800
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Cridersville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–4 | 2.0 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| St Charles Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 4.0 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| The Lima Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 4.2 mi | 17 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shawnee Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,260NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elmwood Elementary School is listed in Shawnee Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elmwood Elementary School
Elmwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lima, OH, part of Shawnee Local, serving approximately 512 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,123 of 3,441 schools in OH. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elmwood Elementary School
What grades does Elmwood Elementary School serve?
Elmwood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Elmwood Elementary School?
Elmwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elmwood Elementary School rank in OH?
Elmwood Elementary School ranks #2,123 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Elmwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elmwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Elmwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Elmwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elmwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Elmwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elmwood Elementary School?
37.5% of students at Elmwood Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (419) 998-8090
- Area population (ZIP 45806)
- 10,978
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45806; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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