West Carrollton Early Childhood Center

510 E Pease Ave
West Carrollton, OH 45449

656 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Shade Elementary School, located at 510 E Pease Ave in West Carrollton, Ohio, serves as a foundational academic institution within the West Carrollton City School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core curriculum development while fostering the social and emotional growth necessary for early childhood success. As a central part of the local community, it emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages academic achievement and personal responsibility.

In addition to its classroom instruction, Shade Elementary is dedicated to preparing students for the transition to middle school through structured programs and extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on maintaining a safe, nurturing campus where diversity is valued and every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. By leveraging modern teaching strategies and maintaining strong communication with the surrounding West Carrollton area, Shade Elementary continues to be a pivotal point for families seeking a stable and rigorous educational start for their children.

656

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Carrollton Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	358
Hispanic	82
Black	142
Asian	12
Two or More	61
American Indian	1

White
358 (54.6 %)
Black
142 (21.6 %)
Hispanic
82 (12.5 %)
Two or More
61 (9.3 %)
Asian
12 (1.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	West Carrollton City
Phone:	(937)859-5121
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 156

Kindergarten 224

Grade 1 276