- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lancaster, OH
Early Childhood Center 1
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Center 1, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390442001136
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Center 1 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 86
- students enrolled
Early Childhood Center 1 has class sizes smaller than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center 1 ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lancaster, OH.
School address
District: Lancaster City · Ohio
NCES ID 390442001136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Early Childhood Center 1 grew from 86 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (+32.6%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 390442001136 · Lancaster, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
86 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster High School (1,995 students)
Early Childhood Center 1 grew from 86 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (+32.6%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Center 1 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High School
1,995 students
- General Sherma 693
General Sherman Junior High School
693 students
- Thomas Ewing J 643
Thomas Ewing Junior High School
643 students
- Tarhe Trails E 611
Tarhe Trails Elementary School
611 students
- Gorsuch West E 530
Gorsuch West Elementary School
530 students
- This school 86
Early Childhood Center 1
86 students
What this shows Early Childhood Center 1 reports 86 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Center 1 compares
Early Childhood Center 1 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 32% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
86
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Ohio - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,319
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.
Programs
District finance for Lancaster City reports $14,319 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Childhood Center 1 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| General Sherman Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Ewing Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tarhe Trails Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gorsuch West Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Center 1's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Lancaster
2 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 (~86 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center 1
How many students attend Early Childhood Center 1?
Early Childhood Center 1 has 86 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lancaster, OH. CCD year-over-year: 86 (2022-23) → 114 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center 1?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center 1 is 12.3:1, which is 32% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Center 1?
Early Childhood Center 1 has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Early Childhood Center 1 rank among schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center 1 ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lancaster, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster City?
Besides Early Childhood Center 1, Lancaster City also operates Lancaster High School (1,995 students), General Sherman Junior High School (693 students), and Thomas Ewing Junior High School (643 students). See the Lancaster City district page for the complete list.