Enrollment
18
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390442005905
Early Childhood Center 2 — Lancaster, OH
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Center 2, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lancaster City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood Center 2 compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Early Childhood Center 2 reports 18 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 37% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lancaster City spends $16,149 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.5% from local sources (property taxes), 35.3% from the state, and 13.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early Childhood Center 2 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
— 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Ohio — lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,149
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
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.
Overview
Enrollment 18 Top 1% in Ohio — larger than 99% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 21.8:1 +19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390442005905
Student demographics
White 94.4%
African American 5.6%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lancaster City, which includes Early Childhood Center 2.
$16,149
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 35.3%
Federal 13.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
Similar other schools in Lancaster
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center 2
How many students attend Early Childhood Center 2?
Early Childhood Center 2 has 18 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lancaster, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center 2?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center 2 is 21.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Center 2?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Center 2 is White at 94.4%. The school serves a student body in Lancaster, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Center 2?
Early Childhood Center 2 has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.