POSSUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Possum Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clark-Shawnee Local school district, located in Springfield, OH with about 433 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 27 teachers, Possum Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
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.
For more information, contact Possum Elementary School at (937) 328-5383 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 328-5383
POSSUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Springfield, OH with about 433 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Clark-Shawnee Local
- Total Students:
- 433
- Teachers:
- 27.27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 433 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POSSUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.1%
- Two or more races
- 9.7%
- Black or African American
- 4.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.0%
- Male
- 55.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.