Enrollment
189
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390435305935
Barberton Preschool — Barberton, OH
Federal NCES profile for Barberton Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Barberton City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barberton Preschool compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Barberton Preschool reports 189 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 58.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 85% above the Ohio average and 13% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Barberton City spends $16,062 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.5% from local sources (property taxes), 49.0% from the state, and 14.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Barberton Preschool compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 33% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 85% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 85% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Ohio — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,062
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
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.
Overview
Enrollment 189 Top 15% in Ohio — larger than 85% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 -33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 58.5% +85% vs state
NCES ID 390435305935
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barberton City, which includes Barberton Preschool.
$16,062
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 49.0%
Federal 14.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,186
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- —
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Barberton Preschool
How many students attend Barberton Preschool?
Barberton Preschool has 189 students enrolled. It is a other school in Barberton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barberton Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Barberton Preschool is 12.2:1, which is 33% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Barberton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barberton Preschool?
Barberton Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.