- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chardon, OH
Chardon Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Chardon Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390471805974
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chardon Early Learning Center earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Chardon · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 219
- students enrolled
Chardon Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chardon Early Learning Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Chardon, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Chardon Early Learning Center shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 390471805974 · Chardon, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 27.4:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Chardon High School (1,054 students)
Chardon Early Learning Center shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Chardon Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chardon High S
Chardon High School
1,054 students
- Chardon Middle
Chardon Middle School
716 students
- Munson Element 238
Munson Elementary School
238 students
- Park Elementar 224
Park Elementary School
224 students
- This school 219
Chardon Early Learning Center
219 students
What this shows Chardon Early Learning Center reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chardon Early Learning Center compares
Chardon Early Learning Center is a shrinking 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 | 27.4:1 | ▲ 51% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 95% in Ohio - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,078
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 92.2%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Chardon Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Chardon Local reports $15,078 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chardon Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chardon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chardon Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Munson Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chardon Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Chardon
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 (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chardon Early Learning Center
How many students attend Chardon Early Learning Center?
Chardon Early Learning Center has 219 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chardon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chardon Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Chardon Early Learning Center is 27.4:1, which is 51% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chardon Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Chardon Early Learning Center is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Chardon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chardon Early Learning Center?
Chardon Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chardon Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Chardon?
By Resource Investment Index, Chardon Early Learning Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Chardon, 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 Chardon on the city page.
What other schools are in Chardon Local?
Besides Chardon Early Learning Center, Chardon Local also operates Chardon High School (1,054 students), Chardon Middle School (716 students), and Munson Elementary School (238 students). See the Chardon Local district page for the complete list.