ELMWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elmwood Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Shawnee Local school district, located in Lima, OH with about 529 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Elmwood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Elmwood Elementary School, located at 4295 Shawnee Rd in Lima, Ohio, serves as a primary educational institution within the community. As part of the local public school district, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing both core academic subjects and social-emotional development. The facility acts as a neighborhood hub, dedicated to preparing young learners for the transition into middle school by fostering a supportive atmosphere and promoting essential literacy and numeracy skills.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the surrounding Lima community, prioritizing parent-teacher collaboration and student engagement. By offering a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, Elmwood Elementary strives to create a balanced environment where students can grow intellectually and socially. Its location on Shawnee Road places it centrally for many local families, reinforcing its role as a stable and accessible pillar of the local educational landscape.

For more information, contact Elmwood Elementary School at (419) 998-8090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.