Shawnee Early Childhood School Cincinnati OH (2026 List)

About Shawnee Early Childhood School

Shawnee Early Childhood School 9394 Sterling Drive Cincinnati, OH 45241 For Kindergarten through 2nd grade students. Lakota Local School District's large early-elementary scale has 647 students enrolled at the school. The student–teacher ratio is 25 to 1. The student body is 51% male, 49% female. State testing indicates that this K–2 campus does not separately report math and reading proficiency. Shawnee Early Childhood School is a stand-alone early learning building that utilises the school model of personalised learning, MTSS supports, gifted services, intervention, ESL support and a whole-child development approach. Its primary grade configuration offers a focused public school experience for young learners as they transition into Lakota’s upper elementary path and the campus continues to emphasise literacy basics, classroom routines, social development and family engagement. Homes around the campus often list near $285,000, placing the area in a practical Cincinnati and West Chester market for families comparing school access, neighbourhood convenience and commuter routes. Shawnee Early Childhood School has a robust top elementary school in Ohio profile relative to larger elementary campuses because of its early-grade focus, large district support system, and explicit instructional focus.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%

Reading 0%

State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.

26

Full-time Teachers

25 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

647

Total Students

$71518

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 51.16%

Asian 8.66%

Hispanic 15.77%

Black 16.38%

Two+ Races 7.57%

Native Am. 0%

White

51.16%

Asian

8.66%

Hispanic

15.77%

Black

16.38%

Two+ Races

7.57%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 647

48.84%

316 Female

51.16%

331 Male

Student Population

647 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

647 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Shawnee Early Childhood School Contact Information

Address

9394 Sterling Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45241

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Phone

(513) 779-3014

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Website

https://shawneeecs.lakotaonline.com/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:10 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Lakota Gifted Services is offering a second opportunity cognitive ability testing for early entrance eligibility, Shawnee Early Childhood School announced recently. This update is regarding early entry to Kindergarten and first grade for the 2025-26 school year. Applications will be accepted through June 12. The notice is also helpful for families as it provides an additional planning opportunity for children who may be ready for school sooner than the typical timeline and need district review prior to placement.

FAQ

Q1. How is Shawnee Early Childhood School different?

Ans. Shawnee Early Childhood School is only for the youngest of elementary students, and the school is built around early routines and readiness.

Q2. What district is Shawnee Early Childhood School in?

Ans. Shawnee Early Childhood School is part of the Lakota Local School District and serves families in the Cincinnati and West Chester area.

Q3. Is there additional learning support at Shawnee Early Childhood School?

Ans. Shawnee Early Childhood School responds to student needs through MTSS, gifted services, intervention, and ESL support.

Q4. How does Shawnee Early Childhood School connect with families?

Ans. Shawnee Early Childhood School provides updates via Tiger Times, district messages, school notices and family-facing communication tools.

Q5. Why do families choose Shawnee Early Childhood School?

Ans. Families look at Shawnee Early Childhood School because of the early-grade focus, district resources, and supportive start to public education.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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