Possum Elementary School
Possum Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades 1-8 | Clark-Shawnee Local
Possum Elementary School is located in Springfield, OH and is one of 5 schools in Clark-shawnee Local School District. It is a public school that serves 545 students in grades 1-8.
Possum Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Ohio in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Possum Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Possum Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Ohio average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Possum Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Possum Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Ohio in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Possum Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Possum Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Ohio average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Possum Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Perrin Woods Elementary School 1.1 miles | ![]() |
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| Hayward Middle School 1.7 miles | ![]() |
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| Risen Christ Lutheran School 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| Fulton Elementary School 1.9 miles | ![]() |
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| Lincoln Elementary School 2.1 miles | ![]() |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 545
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46%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Possum Elementary School had 43% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Ohio had 42% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
88%
Black
6%
Two or More Races
3%
Hispanic
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Clark-Shawnee Local District Spending
$8,768Per Pupil
The Clark-Shawnee Local spends $8,768 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 33% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Clark-Shawnee Local District
21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Possum Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Ohio average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Clark-Shawnee Local School DistrictTest Scores
About the OAT
What is it?
The Ohio Achievement Test is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math, students in grades 4 and 7 are assessed in writing, and students in grades 5 and 8 are assessed in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of five levels: advanced, accelerated, proficient, basic or limited. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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71%
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94
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91
Performance Index Results (2007)
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Overall Score
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95
Performance Index Results (2008)
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Overall Score
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97
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Performance Index Results (2009)
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Overall Score
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Performance Index Results (2011)
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TestRating
6 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Ohio, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Ohio Achievement Test Results and OGT Results for all subjects tested.
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