Elmwood Elementary School

4295 Shawnee Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Elmwood Elementary School serves 508 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elmwood Elementary School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
508 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Elmwood Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
6%
17%
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White
79%
65%
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Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.37
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(22-23)
12.2%
30.8%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Elmwood Elementary School often compared to?
Elmwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maplewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Elmwood Elementary School?
508 students attend Elmwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Elmwood Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elmwood Elementary School?
Elmwood Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elmwood Elementary School offer ?
Elmwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elmwood Elementary School part of?
Elmwood Elementary School is part of Shawnee Local School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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