Enrollment
189
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-20% 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
What stands out at Barberton Preschool
Barberton Preschool is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Barberton, Ohio, enrolling 189 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 58.5% of students qualify for free meals, 85% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 189 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 84 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #57.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Two or More (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Among Barberton's public schools, it stands alongside Barberton Middle School (741 students): Barberton Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Barberton City also operates Barberton High School (1,186 students) and Barberton Middle School (741 students) alongside Barberton Preschool.
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 Barberton Preschool compares
Barberton Preschool on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,008
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barberton City, which includes Barberton Preschool.
$15,008
Per student
+2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,186
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
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 (~189 students)
Next steps
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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 public school in Barberton, OH.
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. 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.
Is Barberton Preschool a good school?
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. 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 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.
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