- Enrollment
- 1,186
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Barberton, OH
Barberton Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Barberton Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390435305935
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barberton Preschool earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Barberton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Barberton Preschool has class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barberton Preschool ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Barberton, OH.
School address
District: Barberton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390435305935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Barberton Preschool grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (+29.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 390435305935 · Barberton, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 14.5:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Barberton High School (1,186 students)
Barberton Preschool grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (+29.6%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Barberton Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barberton High
Barberton High School
1,186 students
- Barberton Midd
Barberton Middle School
741 students
- Barberton Prim
Barberton Primary School
671 students
- Barberton Inte
Barberton Intermediate School
655 students
- This school 189
Barberton Preschool
189 students
- Barberton Virt 6
Barberton Virtual Academy
6 students
What this shows Barberton Preschool reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barberton Preschool compares
Barberton Preschool is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 85% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Ohio - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,658
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Two or More 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
African American 8.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Barberton Preschool is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Barberton City reports $15,658 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barberton Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barberton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Barberton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Barberton Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barberton Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barberton Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Barberton Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Barberton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~189 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barberton Preschool
How many students attend Barberton Preschool?
Barberton Preschool has 189 students enrolled. It is a public school in Barberton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barberton Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Barberton Preschool is 14.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barberton Preschool?
58.5% of students at Barberton Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barberton Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Barberton Preschool is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Barberton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barberton Preschool?
Barberton Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Barberton Preschool rank among public schools in Barberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Barberton Preschool ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Barberton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Barberton on the city page.
What other schools are in Barberton City?
Besides Barberton Preschool, Barberton City also operates Barberton High School (1,186 students), Barberton Middle School (741 students), and Barberton Primary School (671 students). See the Barberton City district page for the complete list.