Mills Lawn Elementary School

200 S Walnut St
Yellow Springs, OH 45387

www.ysschools.org

300 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mills Lawn Elementary School, located in the vibrant village of Yellow Springs, Ohio, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. As part of the Yellow Springs Exempted Village School District, the school is known for its focus on project-based learning and an inquiry-driven curriculum. Its educational philosophy emphasizes critical thinking, civic engagement, and the development of the "whole child," often leveraging the unique, artistic, and progressive culture of the surrounding Yellow Springs community to enhance the classroom experience.

The school is deeply integrated into its environment, frequently encouraging students to connect their learning to the outdoors and local social issues. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere, Mills Lawn aims to prepare students not just for academic success, but for responsible citizenship. Through a blend of rigorous academics and experiential activities, the school maintains a distinct identity that balances traditional educational goals with a modern, student-centered approach to discovery and personal growth.

300

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mills Lawn Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	19
Black	17
Asian	5
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
228 (76.0 %)
Two or More
30 (10.0 %)
Hispanic
19 (6.3 %)
Black
17 (5.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Yellow Springs Exempted Village
Phone:	(937)767-7217
Website:	http://www.ysschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 32

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 42