- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Dobbins Early Learning Center grew from 38 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (+34.2%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 390483406141 · Poland, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
55 enr · 55:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Poland Seminary High School (773 students)
Dobbins Early Learning Center grew from 38 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (+34.2%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Dobbins Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poland Seminar
Poland Seminary High School
773 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary School
547 students
- Poland Middle
Poland Middle School
380 students
- This school 55
Dobbins Early Learning Center
55 students
What this shows Dobbins Early Learning Center reports 55 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dobbins Early Learning Center compares
Dobbins 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,435
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Poland Local reports $12,435 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~55 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 38 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), up 13.
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, 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 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.
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.