Enrollment
399
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390440801015
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Center earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #50 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Center has class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #50 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Winton Woods City · Ohio
NCES ID 390440801015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Childhood Center
Early Childhood Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 399 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.9:1, Early Childhood Center is leaner than roughly 86% of Ohio schools and 29% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 52.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 359 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #289, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cincinnati's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students): Early Childhood Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 18:1).
Winton Woods City also operates Winton Woods High School (1,272 students) and Winton Woods Middle School (607 students) alongside Early Childhood 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 Early Childhood Center compares
Early Childhood 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 65% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Ohio - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,226
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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
African American 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
White 9.8%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winton Woods City, which includes Early Childhood Center.
$15,226
Per student
+4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 37.6%
Federal 16.5%
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 Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Woods High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winton Woods Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winton Woods Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winton Woods Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winton Woods Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hills High School
Standard public school
2,453 students 18:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 21:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~399 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 12.9:1, which is 29% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Center?
52.0% of students at Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Center is African American at 48.1% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #50 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
Is Early Childhood Center a good school?
Early Childhood Center earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Winton Woods City?
Besides Early Childhood Center, Winton Woods City also operates Winton Woods High School (1,272 students), Winton Woods Middle School (607 students), and Winton Woods Intermediate School (601 students). See the Winton Woods City district page for the complete list.
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