- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westerville, OH
Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for 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 390450405682
👥 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
Early Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #23 of 23
- public schools in Westerville · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 292
- students enrolled
Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #23 of 23 public schools in Westerville, OH.
School address
District: Westerville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450405682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Early Learning Center shrank from 278 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 390450405682 · Westerville, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 26.5:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Westerville-North High School (1,587 students)
Early Learning Center shrank from 278 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westerville-No
Westerville-North High School
1,587 students
- Westerville-So
Westerville-South High School
1,509 students
- Westerville Ce
Westerville Central High School
1,485 students
- Genoa Middle S
Genoa Middle School
702 students
- Walnut Springs 613
Walnut Springs Middle School
613 students
- This school 292
Early Learning Center
292 students
What this shows Early Learning Center reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Learning Center compares
Early Learning Center is a shrinking 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 | 26.5:1 | ▲ 46% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 94% in Ohio - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,875
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.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
African American 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Westerville City reports $14,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville-North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westerville-South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westerville Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Genoa Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Springs Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Westerville
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has 292 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Westerville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 26.5:1, which is 46% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning Center is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Westerville, 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 Learning Center?
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 Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Westerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #23 of 23 public schools in Westerville, 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 Westerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Westerville City?
Besides Early Learning Center, Westerville City also operates Westerville-North High School (1,587 students), Westerville-South High School (1,509 students), and Westerville Central High School (1,485 students). See the Westerville City district page for the complete list.