Enrollment
422
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alliance, OH
Alliance Early Learning School
Federal NCES profile for Alliance Early Learning School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390434900069
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alliance Early Learning School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Alliance · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 422
- students enrolled
Alliance Early Learning School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alliance Early Learning School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Alliance, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alliance Early Learning School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alliance Early Learning School
Alliance Early Learning School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Alliance, Ohio, enrolling 422 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 422 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Two or More (23%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Alliance's public schools, it stands alongside Alliance Middle School (584 students): Alliance Early Learning School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 16.2:1).
Alliance City also operates Alliance High School (953 students) and Alliance Middle School (584 students) alongside Alliance Early Learning School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alliance Early Learning School compares
Alliance Early Learning School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Two or More 23.0%
African American 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Alliance Early Learning School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alliance City, which includes Alliance Early Learning School.
$13,984
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 54.1%
Federal 23.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alliance Early Learning School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alliance Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alliance Intermediate School @ Northside | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alliance Elementary School at Rockhill | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alliance Early Learning School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Alliance
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~422 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Alliance Early Learning School
How many students attend Alliance Early Learning School?
Alliance Early Learning School has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alliance, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alliance Early Learning School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alliance Early Learning School is 17.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alliance Early Learning School?
The largest demographic group at Alliance Early Learning School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Alliance, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alliance Early Learning School?
Alliance Early Learning School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alliance Early Learning School rank among schools in Alliance?
By Resource Investment Index, Alliance Early Learning School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Alliance, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alliance on the city page.
Is Alliance Early Learning School a good school?
Alliance Early Learning School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alliance City?
Besides Alliance Early Learning School, Alliance City also operates Alliance High School (953 students), Alliance Middle School (584 students), and Alliance Intermediate School @ Northside (418 students). See the Alliance City district page for the complete list.
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