Enrollment
98
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390436305093
Bowling Green Preschool — Bowling Green, OH
Federal NCES profile for Bowling Green Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 18
🌟 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: Bowling Green City School District · 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)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bowling Green 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
Bowling Green Preschool reports 98 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bowling Green City School District spends $14,666 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 66.0% from local sources (property taxes), 22.9% from the state, and 11.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), 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 Bowling Green 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 6% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Ohio — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,666
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 98 Top 6% in Ohio — larger than 94% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 20.6:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390436305093
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 80.6% 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 Bowling Green City School District, which includes Bowling Green Preschool.
$14,666
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 22.9%
Federal 11.1%
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
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Bowling Green Preschool
How many students attend Bowling Green Preschool?
Bowling Green Preschool has 98 students enrolled. It is a other school in Bowling Green, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green Preschool is 20.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowling Green Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Bowling Green Preschool is White at 80.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bowling Green, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowling Green Preschool?
Bowling Green Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) 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.