Enrollment
55
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Poland, OH
Dobbins Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Dobbins Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390483406141
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dobbins Early Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Poland · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 55:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 55
- students enrolled
Dobbins Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dobbins Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Poland, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
55:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+202% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dobbins Early Learning Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dobbins Early Learning Center
Dobbins Early Learning Center is a small combined-grade school in Poland, Ohio, enrolling 55 students.
Class loads run heavy: 55:1 is larger than about 99% of Ohio schools and 202% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Ohio schools, with 55 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
The surrounding Poland Local spends $11,547 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Poland's public schools, it stands alongside Poland Seminary High School (773 students): Dobbins Early Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (55:1 vs 19.8:1).
Poland Local also operates Poland Seminary High School (773 students) and Mckinley Elementary School (547 students) alongside Dobbins Early Learning Center.
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 Dobbins Early Learning Center compares
Dobbins Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 55:1 | ▲ 202% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
55:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
55:1
students per teacher
- 202% above state mean
Top 99% in Ohio - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,547
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Dobbins Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Poland Local, which includes Dobbins Early Learning Center.
$11,547
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.2%
State 27.8%
Federal 12.0%
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 Dobbins Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland Seminary High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poland Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dobbins Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Poland
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 (~55 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dobbins Early Learning Center
How many students attend Dobbins Early Learning Center?
Dobbins Early Learning Center has 55 students enrolled. It is a public school in Poland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dobbins Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dobbins Early Learning Center is 55:1, which is 202% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 250% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dobbins Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Dobbins Early Learning Center is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Poland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dobbins Early Learning Center?
Dobbins Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Dobbins Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Poland?
By Resource Investment Index, Dobbins Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Poland, 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 Poland on the city page.
Is Dobbins Early Learning Center a good school?
Dobbins Early Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio. 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 Poland Local?
Besides Dobbins Early Learning Center, Poland Local also operates Poland Seminary High School (773 students), Mckinley Elementary School (547 students), and Poland Middle School (380 students). See the Poland Local district page for the complete list.
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