Shawnee Early Childhood School

671 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Shawnee Early Childhood School, located in the Blue Ash area of Cincinnati, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Princeton City School District. The school is dedicated exclusively to the youngest learners in the district, typically housing students in preschool and kindergarten. By focusing solely on early childhood development, the school creates a tailored environment designed to foster foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and a love for learning during these critical formative years.

The facility at 9394 Sterling Dr is structured to support a play-based and inquiry-driven curriculum that prepares children for the transition to elementary school. Beyond core academics, Shawnee emphasizes community building and parent involvement, aiming to establish a strong partnership between home and school. With its focused age range and developmentally appropriate resources, the school serves as a key pillar in the Princeton City School District’s commitment to early intervention and educational excellence.

671

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

29.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shawnee Early Childhood School
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	109
Black	115
Asian	49
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	5

White
343 (51.1 %)
Black
115 (17.1 %)
Hispanic
109 (16.2 %)
Two or More
50 (7.5 %)
Asian
49 (7.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7 %)

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:	Lakota Local
Phone:	(513)779-3014
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Kindergarten 229

Grade 1 236

Grade 2 206