- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, OH
Clark Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Clark Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390448105635
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Early Learning Center earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 344
- students enrolled
Clark Early Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 10 schools in Springfield, OH.
School address
District: Springfield City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390448105635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Clark Early Learning Center grew from 387 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 390448105635 · Springfield, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (1,606 students)
Clark Early Learning Center grew from 387 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Clark Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
1,606 students
- Kenton Element 485
Kenton Elementary School
485 students
- Fulton Element 444
Fulton Elementary School
444 students
- Mann Elementar 438
Mann Elementary School
438 students
- Warder Park-Wa 425
Warder Park-Wayne Elementary School
425 students
- This school 344
Clark Early Learning Center
344 students
What this shows Clark Early Learning Center reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Early Learning Center compares
Clark Early Learning Center 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 10% in Ohio - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,018
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
African American 43.9%
White 29.7%
Two or More 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Largest group: African American at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Clark Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Springfield City School District reports $16,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clark Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fulton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mann Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warder Park-Wayne Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Springfield
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Shawnee Elementary School
Standard public school
983 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Northwestern Elementary School
Standard public school
950 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Northwestern Junior/Senior High School
Standard public school
731 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Global Impact Stem Academy
Standard public school
697 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Shawnee Middle School/High School
Standard public school
667 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Springfield-Clark County
Vocational / career-technical school
657 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark Early Learning Center
How many students attend Clark Early Learning Center?
Clark Early Learning Center has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, OH. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Early Learning Center is 11.9:1, which is 35% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Clark Early Learning Center is African American at 43.9% of enrollment, in Springfield, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Early Learning Center?
Clark Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Clark Early Learning Center rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 10 schools in Springfield, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield City School District?
Besides Clark Early Learning Center, Springfield City School District also operates Springfield High School (1,606 students), Kenton Elementary School (485 students), and Fulton Elementary School (444 students). See the Springfield City School District district page for the complete list.